Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

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In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry. Some of our recent accolades include:

• SaaS Company of the Year (2025) – Global Business Tech Awards.
• Environmental Impact Award (2025) – E+E Leaders Awards.
• IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Power Awards (2025) – Winners
• Finalist:
  Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) – Grid Edge category
• Finalist:
  Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024) – Technologies of Change
• Top 50 Marketing Team (2024) – Voted by the public at the ICON Awards.

Energy Exemplar is growing fast around 30% year on year and, that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that’s at home, in the office, or on the move.

We’re a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You’ll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.

Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity & Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren’t just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.

The Executive Assistant / Project Manager to the Chief People Officer (CPO) is a trusted strategic partner and critical enabler of the Performance & Culture function’s global success. This hybrid role combines high-level executive support, program management, and operational excellence to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives across regions, functions, and stakeholders.

Confidentiality, trust, and professionalism are essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional judgment, precision, and proactivity — thriving in a fast-paced, global environment that demands agility, structure, and foresight. Operating as the right hand to the CPO, this individual ensures clarity, focus, and follow-through while continuously seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency and impact, including through the thoughtful use of AI and automation.

• Provide proactive, high-quality support to the Chief People Officer, including complex calendar management across global time zones and multiple stakeholder groups, anticipating conflicts and ensuring strategic prioritization.
• Manage international travel, meeting logistics, and event coordination with accuracy, efficiency, and foresight.
• Prepare, edit, and manage executive-level communications, presentations, and reports that reflect exceptional attention to detail, tone, and accuracy.
• Serve as a trusted confidant, managing sensitive information and conversations with the highest levels of discretion and integrity.
• Anticipate the CPO’s needs, acting with initiative and independence to resolve challenges before they arise.

• Value Creation Initiatives (VCI):
  Lead all VCI reporting and planning activities within a PMO framework — tracking deliverables, dependencies, and progress across global Performance & Culture initiatives.
• Inclusivity Program:
  Drive the global Inclusivity program, coordinating with stakeholders, tracking progress, and ensuring measurable outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.
• Vista Reporting:
  Collaborate with the Global Performance &…