Title: Executive Assistant to CRO (Remote)
Location: Remote (US)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Workplace: remote
Category: Office of the CEO
Job Description:
About us:
D-Wave is the leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services and is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. Our mission is to unlock the power of quantum computing by delivering customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling.
D-Wave’s systems and quantum cloud services are being used by some of the world’s most advanced organizations, including Volkswagen, DENSO, Lockheed, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. We have also appeared in Time Magazine, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, INC Magazine and Wired.
As of August 8, 2022, our organization is a publicly traded quantum computing company, trading on the NYSE as ($QBTS).
About the role:
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our Administrative Team as an Executive Assistant. This role will provide exceptional support to our Chief Revenue Officer (“CRO”), and key members of their team, helping to streamline operations, manage schedules, and facilitate communication both internally and externally, all tailored to the needs of a revenue-focused go-to-market operation.
As part of the administrative team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to key projects, embrace new communication technologies, and capture the key points and action items in meetings, even with very complex technical discussions. Overall, the Executive Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the CRO managing administrative tasks, facilitating communication, and ensuring smooth operations to drive revenue growth initiatives effectively.
Above all, you have a passion for providing a helping hand to anyone on your executive’s team, and you take pride in having a can-do attitude. If you’re a professional EA who loves problem solving and playing a key role in an exciting, growing tech company, this is the role for you.
What you’ll do:
- Administrative Support: Provide high level administrative support such as managing calendars, processing expense reports, coordinating travel arrangements for the CRO and key members of their team. Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports and other documents as required. Maintain accurate electronic records and files to facilitate easy access to information, including maintaining department SharePoint sites.
- Project Coordination: Supports the CRO in managing projects and initiatives aimed at driving revenue growth and tracking project milestones. Assists with special projects and initiatives as assigned, providing research, analysis and support as required.
- Data Management &Analysis: Assisting with data collection and analysis, including maintaining databases and generating reports.
- Meeting Support: Assist in the preparation for internal and external meetings for the Growth team, including preparation of agendas, gathering supporting material, taking minutes, summarizing discussions, and following up on action items.
- Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners and team members, serving as the primary point of contact and representing the CRO professionally.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience as an executive assistant or similar role, supporting senior-level executives.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and other relevant software applications.
- Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information and communications.
- Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and problem-solve independently.
Additional information:
We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark.
Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.
No 3rd party candidates will be accepted.
It is D-Wave’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.