We are actively seeking an Executive Business Partner to join the support team for Cruise’s Vice President of AI Robotics. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced organization, and will be able to leverage their past experience to be a force multiplier for the VP of AI Robotics. You could be a phenomenal fit if you are someone who has excelled supporting large Engineering team leaders previously, and is motivated by encouraging connectivity across the department and elevating efficiency to the next level. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Act as a strategic partner to the VP of AI Robotics, understanding their vision, priorities, and goals and how it ties into using their time in the most effective and efficient way

• Collaborate on the development and execution of key business initiatives

• Lead the VP of AI Robotics workflow and implement processes and systems to help optimize for efficiency

• Coordinate and prepare materials for executive meetings, ensuring the VP is well-prepared and informed

• Provide strategic, sophisticated calendar management based on a strong understanding of key priorities and objectives, and proactively identify and resolve emerging conflicts

• Schedule high-volume of meetings and events, along with handling sophisticated and constantly evolving travel itineraries with a customer-service mentality

• Assist with agenda development for leadership meetings and with follow-up tracking

• Attend meetings and take detailed notes and action items on highly sophisticated and often technical topics

• Plan and coordinate quarterly retreats and team-building offsites

• Be a culture ambassador and leader within the org to improve connection and morale among the AI Robotics team

• Act as a team point person; handle team requests, problem-solve, and assist with keeping the team on-track and organized

• Own high-touch interactions with leadership

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience

• 6 years’ senior leader support experience in a complex and highly ground-breaking environment

• Able to lead through ambiguity with a proactive and ownership attitude - you can take any task and complete it at a high level with minimal direction

• Able to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion

• Creative problem solving abilities, constantly thinking creatively

• Experience building strong working relationships with vital team members

• Acute attention to detail

• Excellent time and project management skills

• Clear systems and composure to deal with multiple tasks at once

• Experience in complex calendar management in a matrixed organization

• Experience navigating and seamlessly completing travel requests

• Proven understanding of Google Suite and Slack

• Ability to take and action feedback

• You are people focused while living the Cruise Behaviors

• Availability to perform job duties outside of normal business hours when necessary

BONUS POINTS!

• Excitement and curiosity about working with engineering teams

The salary range for this position is $119,000 - $175,000. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.