Executive Administrator

Purpose of the Job: 

The Executive Administrator provides high-level administrative support to the CEO and executive leadership team, ensuring effective calendar management, meeting coordination, travel planning, communication flow, and event execution. This role requires strong judgment, confidentiality, organization, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced executive environment.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Manage complex calendars for the CEO and executive leadership team, including scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating meetings across internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate executive meetings, leadership team meetings, board meetings, and global leadership visits, including logistics, materials, presentations, and Microsoft Teams support.
• Manage domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodations, and related logistics for executive leaders.
• Serve as a key point of contact between executives, employees, global assistants, external partners, and vendors.
• Manage information flow, follow-ups, and communications in a timely, professional, and confidential manner.
• Support planning and execution of company events, leadership meetings, and executive-level visits in coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with special projects, executive requests, and back-up support for corporate administration as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of executive administrative support experience, preferably supporting senior leaders.
• Strong calendar management, meeting coordination, travel planning, and event support experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with the ability to work independently and follow through on commitments.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $68,400.00 and $102,600.00 per year.  This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Life insurance  
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.