Executive Assistant

What makes us Qlik?

A Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for 14 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster.

We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.

The Executive Assistant Role

Step into the pivotal role of Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer at Qlik, where you will be the driving force behind seamless operations and effective communication. Your mission will be to support our COO in all aspects, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in meetings, projects, and daily tasks. Your organizational prowess and exceptional communication skills will be crucial in managing the dynamic needs of our high-performance environment. You will also be supporting some of the COOs key leaders in their organizational objectives.

What makes this role interesting?

Join a vibrant team that is passionate about delivering customer success. You'll be at the heart of the action, coordinating high-stakes meetings, organizing company-wide events, and managing communications that shape the future of Qlik. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with top leadership, providing you with valuable insights into the strategic workings of a leading data software company. The variety of tasks and the dynamic nature of the role ensure that no two days are the same, keeping your work engaging and exciting.

Here’s how you’ll be making an impact:

• Maintain and prioritize the COO's calendar, ensuring efficient time management and focus on strategic priorities.
• Manage communications for the COO, handling emails and interactions with professionalism and urgency.
• Organize key meetings and events, from leadership gatherings to company-wide functions, ensuring smooth logistics and impactful outcomes.
• Oversee travel and expenses with a keen eye on fiscal responsibility and proactive planning.
• Support cross-team collaboration, enhancing communication and cooperation across various departments.
• Safeguard confidential information, maintaining the highest standards of discretion and trust.
• Assist with project management and documentation, ensuring follow-through on action items and initiatives.
• Support the COO’s key leadership team as needed

We’re looking for a teammate with:

• A self-driven and results-oriented mindset, coupled with a high sense of urgency.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities, with strong project and event management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, Concur, WorkDay,
• Ability to manage and multiple Executives across different time zones; Provide support through calendar and email management.
• Experience with booking multi-leg international travel including hotels, airfare, and expense management. 
• Strong project management skills; able to manage deadline specific projects across the Executive leadership team in order to meet business deadlines.
• Proactive flexibility and a high degree of professionalism.
• A team-oriented approach with a customer-focused attitude.
• Experience supporting executives in a SaaS/enterprise software or technology company.
• Strong initiative and independence in managing tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Experience crafting internal and external communications, including announcements and social media content.
• Proficiency in preparing executive slide decks and presentations.
• A background in fast-paced, high-performance environments.
• A Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work exp