Administrative Business Partner, Gemini (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

About the Role

Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority. We're the GeminiApp team at Google DeepMind, on a mission to build the most helpful and personal AI assistant, giving everyone direct access to Google’s latest and most capable AI models. We are at an exciting inflection point, transforming how people collaborate with generative AI to enhance their productivity, spark creativity, and satisfy their curiosity. Our work is built on pioneering advances in multimodal LLMs, and we thrive on rapid iteration, constantly learning and evolving as we develop groundbreaking features. We're committed to responsible innovation, guided by our AI Principles, ensuring we make information and computing more accessible and useful. If you're energized by shaping a technology that's still in its early, dynamic days and are passionate about making a tangible impact on how people interact with AI, you're in the right place! Working as an Administrative Business Partner on the GeminiApp team offers a distinct opportunity to operate at the epicenter of AI development at Google. You'll partner with brilliant minds and directly influence the trajectory of GeminiApp. Here, you’ll be encouraged to think beyond the immediate task, proactively finding creative solutions and taking ownership to make things happen. We're a highly collaborative team that moves quickly and adapts fluidly, much like a start-up. You won't just support our culture; you'll actively help build and energize it – fostering an environment of innovation, shared responsibility, and continuous growth. This Administrative Business Partner role will provide dedicated support for up to three leaders. This position is based in Mountain View (MTV) with a hybrid model of 3 days in-office per week.

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive, strategic administrative partnership to your Directors, masterfully managing complex calendars, global travel, and expenses.
• Collaborating closely with your executives and their teams, ensuring strategic projects launch successfully by anticipating roadblocks, driving timelines, and facilitating communication.
• Spearheading the creation and execution of impactful internal and external meetings, offsites, and events that drive project milestones, foster team cohesion, and align with strategic objectives.
• Tackling complex challenges and ambiguous situations with initiative, creativity, and minimal guidance, delivering innovative and effective solutions.
• Serving as a trusted thought partner to your executives, anticipating needs, providing insightful recommendations, and proactively optimizing team operations and workflows.
• Championing operational excellence by identifying opportunities for improvement and developing/implementing scalable processes to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of administrative experience in a high-tech or international environment, excelling at core tasks (e.g., travel management, expense reports, calendar management, facilities coordination).
• 3 years of direct executive support experience, supporting VP or Director-level executives, or highly transferable experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing administrative experience supporting senior executives in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate or start-up setting.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing mid-size projects and events from concept to flawless execution.
• Experience supporting leaders with intricate global organizations, adeptly navigating diverse cultures and time zones.
• Prior ABP (Administrative Business Partner) experience at Google.
• A natural ability to quickly master new tools and technologies, with a passion for leveraging them to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Deep understanding and practical application of project, program, and process management principles to solve operational challenges.
• Impeccable discretion and confidentiality on all business matters.
• Exceptional ability to communicate, collaborate effectively, and build strong relationships with a diverse range of people, job functions, and leadership levels.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, manage competing priorities, and adapt swiftly to changing circumstances with composure and good judgment.
• A strong desire for continuous learning, a willingness to step beyond your comfort zone, and the initiative to take on new challenges.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills – clear, concise, engaging, and professional.
• A track record of thriving in ambiguous, complex, and rapidly evolving work environments.
• A genuine passion for technology, user experience, AI, and the future we're building at Google.