About Signify

Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting, is the world market leader in innovative, energy-efficient connected lighting systems and data-enabled services. We’re constantly ahead of the curve, breaking new grounds in A.I., smart homes, offices, cities and more. Our products in the consumer space (such as Philips Hue, WiZ) and in the professional space (such as Philips Interact) deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces.

Our purpose is to unlock the extraordinary potential of light to make people’s lives safer, more productive and more comfortable, businesses and cities more efficient and livable and the world more sustainable. Building on over 125 years of innovations, we have pioneered many key breakthroughs in lighting and have been a driving force behind several leading technological innovations, such as LiFi (internet connectivity through light), UV-C, solar and horticultural lighting.

Sustainability lies at the heart of its business. Signify is committed to make the low-carbon future a reality. Please see the Brighter Lives, Better World 2025 program for more details on the actions we are taking to double our positive impact.

With more than 30,000 employees around the world, we understand that our people are our biggest asset. Signify has a culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion which creates an environment that allows employees to build their skills and career and which enables us to make better decisions, boost innovation, create growth and strengthen our culture.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

About The Role

The role of Executive Project Assistant is a unique opportunity to support the Chief of Strategy, Sustainability & Marketing (SS&M) at Signify in a function that blends high-level executive support with strategic coordination. Based in Amsterdam (Eindhoven could be considered), you will play a key role in both daily operations and department-wide planning and communication.

In Your Executive Support Capacity, You Will

• Manage the Chief’s calendar, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and confidential correspondence.
• Handle internal communications on behalf of the Chief, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Support the Management Team with meeting logistics and administrative coordination when needed.
• Maintain the yearly departmental calendar and manage senior team members onboarding/offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with Signify policies for document handling, data management, and internal processes.
  
  

In Your Project Management And Coordination Capacity, You Will

• Organize and document key leadership meetings, such as monthly Management Team meetings and Quarterly Functional Reviews.
• Coordinate the annual strategic planning process across the SSM function.
• Plan and deliver department-wide events, including Townhalls, Share sessions, and annual Get Togethers.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials to support strategic decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between the Chief, Management Team, and SSM teams to ensure alignment and timely follow-up on actions.
  
  

About You

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed for this job opening:

• University Bachelors’ degree with experience in executive support, project coordination, or hybrid operational roles.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; structured, detail-oriented, and proactive. Able to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable handling confidential topics with discretion and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and senior stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Experience with new digital productivity tools such as artificial intelligence, etc.
• Eager to gain exposure to strategic planning and the broader SSM function.