Assistant to CEO - Battery Activities

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future. 

Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion. 

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises divers brands in several European countries: e.g. Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Scania or MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.

With our battery activities we are ready to challenge the status quo. Our mission is to power the transformation towards electric mobility and renewable energy by building a local battery industry. And we believe that it is time for a new generation of batteries: Safer, more sustainable and more resilient. Batteries with positive power. Batteries for generations to come. We are shaping the battery future. And just as it needs a lot of different expertise to scale big projects, the battery future will be built by people with a wide range of skills and experience. We are chemists, project managers, battery experts, procurement specialists, IT professionals, sustainability experts, and more. Regardless of your background, if you are up for the challenge, join our mission and be part of the change.

Executive Assistant

Role Summary:

To achieve these ambitious goals, we are seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment. You will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and support the CEO and management team in daily business operations, serving as the key link for general ramp-up projects and being involved in a variety of activities. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Prepares agendas, briefs, and presentations for CEO-led meetings, ensuring all materials are accurate and ready in advance. Drafts, edits, and organizes correspondence, reports, and presentations as required by the CEO.
• Follows-up on meeting decisions and drives topics within the organization.
• Effectively manages on a timely basis: expenses, calendar & travel management, correspondence, company car / IT concerns, teleconference set-up, appointment booking, onboarding new direct reports, etc.
• Develops, coordinates and tracks deliverables of projects, providing progress reports, and proactive management responses; maintains scorecard and presents information regularly.
• Provides ad-hoc support in daily operations where needed.
• Drives, guides and ensures implementation of internal communication of battery activities within Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
• Assists with special projects and initiatives