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    Exl

    Business Services

    Lead Assistant Manager - Executive Assistant

    Chennai, IndiaOn-SiteFull-time8+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    • Job Role: Project Management-Project Management - PMO
    • Experience (In Years): 6-9
    • Job Location: Chennai

    Qualification:

    • Graduate / Postgraduate (preferably Business Administration or related field)
    • Graduation (from reputed Business schools preferred)

    Communication Skill: 

    • Strong written (documentation) and oral communication skills

    Working Hours:

    • 40 hours per week as Full-time employee
    • Shift time: 10:00 AM IST - 7:00 PM IST
    • Weekends Off

    Telecommuter/Internet requirements, if applicable:

    •      High Speed internet connection at home, must be broadband

    • Must understand and adhere with telecommuter policy.

    Responsibilities

    1. Calendar & Scheduling

    • Manage SVP’s calendar and align it with priorities
    • Schedule meetings with internal teams, clients, and leadership
    • Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts proactively

    2. Communication Management

    • Act as the main contact point for the SVP
    • Draft and manage emails, presentations, and communication
    • Prioritize incoming messages and highlight critical items

    3. Meetings & Follow-ups

    • Prepare agendas and meeting materials
    • Record MOM with clear action items and owners
    • Track and ensure timely closure of actions

    4. Reporting & Documentation

    • Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and presentations
    • Maintain organized and confidential records
    • Support data analysis for leadership reviews

    5. Travel & Expenses

    • Handle travel bookings and itineraries
    • Ensure policy compliance
    • Track and process reimbursements

    6. Business & Leadership Support

    • Assist in planning, reviews, and strategic initiatives
    • Provide quick data insights for decision-making
    • Support client meetings, audits, and presentations

    7. Administrative & Operational Support

    • Manage daily admin tasks for the SVP
    • Coordinate with departments for smooth execution
    • Handle escalations and ensure resolution

    8. Confidentiality

    • Handle sensitive information securely
    • Maintain professionalism and integrity

    9. Events & Meetings

    • Organize leadership meetings, town halls, and events
    • Manage logistics and coordination end-to-end

    10. Tracking & Accountability

    • Track deliverables and action items
    • Ensure ownership across teams
    • Maintain trackers for visibility

    Qualifications

    Experience:

    • Strong Written and Oral communication skill
    • 5–8 years of experience in executive assistant / leadership support roles
    • Experience supporting senior leadership (AVP/VP/SVP level preferred)
    • MBA (preferred)

    Skills and abilities:

    • Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
    • High attention to detail and accuracy
    • Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
    • Time management and multitasking ability
    • Strong follow-up and accountability mindset

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Exl

    EXL is a leading operations management and analytics company that helps businesses improve their performance.

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