Sr. Executive Assistant

The Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer provides high-level administrative and operational support to ADP’s CMO. This role serves as a trusted partner, helping manage priorities, streamline executive operations, and support the rhythm of a complex, fast-paced global marketing organization. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion, executive presence, and the ability to operate effectively across a highly matrixed enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CMO’s complex calendar, including prioritization of meetings, shifting business needs, and coordination across senior leaders and cross-functional partners
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, expense reports, and related logistics
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and background information to support the CMO in meetings, presentations, and key decisions
• Draft, edit, and manage executive correspondence, presentations, and other communications on behalf of the CMO
• Partner closely with executive assistants and business partners across ADP to ensure strong coordination, alignment, and follow-through
• Support leadership team meetings, business reviews, offsites, and planning sessions, including logistics, notes, and action tracking
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders interacting with the CMO’s office
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion
• Anticipate needs, identify conflicts, and proactively solve problems to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Support special projects, team initiatives, and organizational priorities as needed

Qualifications

• 7+ years of executive support experience, including experience supporting senior executives or C-level leaders
• Experience working in a large, complex, matrixed organization
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and calendar management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly, and remain calm under pressure
• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration platforms, and travel/expense systems
• Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across teams and functions

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Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a senior executive in marketing, communications, sales, or another highly cross-functional business function
• Experience in a public company or similarly complex enterprise environment
• Strong business acumen and comfort supporting leaders through shifting priorities and organizational change

Key Success Traits

• Executive presence
• Strong judgment
• Operational excellence
• Attention to detail
• Relationship-building skills
• Agility and adaptability
• Proactive problem-solving
• Commitment to confidentiality

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to the effectiveness of the Chief Marketing Officer and the broader Marketing organization. Success requires more than administrative support — it requires the ability to manage complexity, build trust across stakeholders, and help enable focus, execution, and alignment at the executive level.