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Full-Time

Senior Executive Assistant

Posted on 7/1/2024

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud computing platform for developers and businesses

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$100k - $120kAnnually

+ Bonuses + Equity Compensation

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • Strong people/interpersonal skills
  • Experience supporting a C-Level executive
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Extensive experience with email management
  • Extensive experience with G Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Meets, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
  • Extensive experience with Zoom
  • Extensive experience with scheduling, planning and travel logistics
  • Strong Administrative writing and reporting skills
  • Strong time management abilities
Responsibilities
  • Executive-level support for one C-Level Executive and their Leadership Team
  • Heavy calendar management, including cross-functional team meetings, offsites, and regular 1:1s
  • Work closely with our EA Team to ensure all relevant schedules are considered and cohesively aligned
  • Assist in meeting planning and special projects (i.e., agendas, slide presentations, project management, etc.)
  • Ensure leaders and teams are following through on top action items and tasks
  • Develop rapport and maintain relationships with key leadership contacts including Board members, customers, partners, vendors and other relevant networks
  • Help coordinate Leadership events including team off-sites and conference speaking engagements, as well as any associated travel itineraries/accommodations and venue reservations
  • Expense reporting
  • Onboarding for incoming team members (Directors and above)
  • Maintain complete confidentiality when handling sensitive and non-routine information
  • Draft internal and external correspondences for Executives

DigitalOcean provides cloud computing services that enable developers and businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications efficiently. Its platform offers a range of fully managed services, allowing users to focus on software development rather than infrastructure management. DigitalOcean stands out from competitors by emphasizing simplicity, a strong community, and open-source support, making it accessible for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. The company's goal is to empower users to innovate and grow their businesses by providing the tools and support needed to streamline the development process.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of experienced leaders like Wade Wegner and Bratin Saha signals strong strategic direction and potential for growth.
  • Partnerships with companies like LinkDaddy enhance DigitalOcean's ecosystem, providing additional value to customers.
  • The continuous enhancement of services, such as the introduction of Managed OpenSearch and advanced MongoDB configurations, demonstrates DigitalOcean's commitment to innovation and customer needs.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive cloud services market, dominated by giants like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, poses a significant challenge to DigitalOcean's market share.
  • Legal issues, such as the recent case with the Dutch gambling regulator, could impact the company's reputation and operational stability.

What makes DigitalOcean unique

  • DigitalOcean's focus on simplicity and community support sets it apart from larger, more complex cloud service providers like AWS and Google Cloud.
  • Their fully managed offerings, such as Managed OpenSearch and MongoDB, provide specialized solutions that cater specifically to developers and SMBs.
  • DigitalOcean's revamped App Platform emphasizes cost efficiency and scalability, making it particularly attractive for startups and growing technology businesses.

Benefits

Remote-first

Full health coverage

Wellness coverage

Flexible vacation time

Team-building & social events

401(k) plans

ESPP

Education support

Partner support

Employee giving

INACTIVE