Executive Assistant to CPO

Executive Assistant to CPO at Unit4

We are in Business for People, empowering people in service organisations with innovative Enterprise and Business software solutions. We’ve innovated and taken a new approach to delivering ERP that works for people. Self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software that is changing the way people work. Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so people can spend time on meaningful high-value work they live for.

Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level, proactive support to our Chief Product Officer (CPO). This role requires a trusted professional who can manage complexity with ease, operate with absolute discretion, and thrive in a dynamic global environment. You will be a strategic partner to the CPO, enabling her to focus on driving Unit4’s product vision while ensuring operational excellence behind the scenes.

This is a remote position that may involve occasional travel to Unit4 offices worldwide. This role may also require flexibility to work outside of standard business hours to meet organisational needs.

The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar & Time Management: Expertly manage a demanding calendar across multiple time zones, balancing priorities and anticipating needs

• Travel Coordination: Plan and oversee complex international and domestic travel, ensuring seamless logistics and minimal disruption

• Meeting & Communication Support: Prepare materials, briefings, and correspondence with exceptional attention to detail and tone

• Project & Team Support: Provide organisational and administrative support for key projects, not only for the CPO but across the wider Product team

• Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across global teams, acting as a connector and facilitator for efficient communication and alignment

• Operational Efficiency: Anticipate challenges, streamline processes, and identify opportunities to make the CPO and Product function operate more effectively

• Event Management: Coordinate logistics and materials for key internal and external meetings, leadership offsites, and team events

• Team Partnership: Collaborate with other Executive Assistants to provide mutual support and maintain alignment across the Global Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience supporting C-suite or senior executives

• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent the CPO and Unit4 with professionalism and tact

• Organisation: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, changing environments

• Tech Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Discretion: Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with sound judgment

• Calm Under Pressure: Thrives in high-pressure situations and remains composed, resourceful, and solution-focused

• Collaborative Spirit: Flexible, approachable, and willing to assist others when needed — a true team player

• Global Mindset: Comfortable working across cultures, regions, and time zones

• Professionalism: A proactive, polished, and no-nonsense attitude with a genuine commitment to excellence

• Flexibility: As mentioned above, this role may occasionally require working outside regular office hours to support business needs

Additional Information

Join Unit4 and be part of one of the most exciting journeys in the cloud ERP software space. We’re a fast-paced, high-growth, people-centric company, delivering enterprise software for a great people experience, and offering our own people a host of benefits and development opportunities. Grow with us At Unit4, we offer:

• a culture built on trust - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful;
• balance - with our uncapped time off policy, remote working opportunities and Global Wellbeing Days when the whole company can switch off and prioritize well-being;
• talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry;
• a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Act4Good program, a way for everyone at Unit4 to come together and engage in actions that benefit society and the planet;
• a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all and include Women at Unit4, Pride at Unit4, Mental Health and Access at Unit4, and People of Color at Unit4.

This role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer, we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws, such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification and work history. No worries though – we'll handle it according to local privacy laws and keep your info safe.