[Remote] Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing Officer Job Details | Bentley Systems

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bentley Systems is transforming its marketing organization to become AI native and drive global adoption of its product portfolio. The Executive Assistant to the CMO plays a strategic role in ensuring the CMO is prepared and focused on high-impact priorities, working closely with the Chief of Staff to manage time and operational efficiency.ResponsibilitiesOwn the forward view of the CMO’s calendar and commitments, looking ahead across days, weeks, months and quarters to anticipate preparation needsEnsure the CMO is fully prepared for each meeting with context, background materials, talking points, and clarity on the objective or decision requiredEnsure the CMO is regularly connecting with peers and reports to maintain alignment and communicationIdentify potential risks, sensitivities, or missing information in advance and delay, cancel meetings accordinglyTake proactive ownership of preparation so the CMO does not need to reconstruct context independently from calendar entriesArchitect and protect the CMO’s calendar with prioritization aligned to business impactPartner with the Chief of Staff to ensure time allocation reflects strategic goals and transformation prioritiesDistinguish between meetings that require executive presence and those that can be delegated or reframedEnsure appropriate space for strategic thinking, preparation, and recovery between high intensity engagementsProactively organize and maintain a calendar of leadership meetings, executive reviews, and offsites in coordination with the Chief of StaffEnsure agendas are clear templates, objectives are defined, and templated materials are distributed in advanceCapture decisions and action items with clarityFollow up consistently to ensure commitments are metServe as a thoughtful gatekeeper for inbound requestsTriage requests and elevate only what requires executive attentionCreate clarity where information is fragmented, incomplete, or misalignedCoordinate global travel and executive logistics with attention to detail and contingency planningSupport preparation for Board interactions and executive forums as neededPartner with Marketing Operations to ensure key metrics and dashboards are available when requiredSkillsSeven or more years supporting C level marketing executives in complex global environments (ideally software)Comfortable in a fast-paced environment; able to navigate ambiguity when needed and escalate for clarity when appropriateTakes pride in being elite at leverage, not proximityThinks several steps ahead and anticipates needs before they are verbalizedHighly structured and systems orientedExercises strong judgment and discretionExecutive level communication skillsThrives in a collaborative partnership model with a Chief of StaffExceptional executive briefing and presentation preparation skillsStrong business acumen and ability to synthesize complex informationAdvanced proficiency with GenAI, Excel and SalesforceComfortable operating across global time zonesHigh discretion and maturityExperience working in partnership with a Chief of Staff preferredCompany OverviewBentley Systems is an infrastructure engineering software company that provides innovative software sustaining. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.bentley.com.