Executive Assistant

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) is one of the world’s leading designers, marketers, and licensors of footwear and apparel; It’s global footprint spans 170 countries and territories. The Company’s portfolio includes Merrell®, Saucony®, Sweaty Betty®, Hush Puppies®, Wolverine®, Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Stride Rite®. The Company is also the global footwear licensee of brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®.

Wolverine Worldwide is driven by a Vision to Make. Every Day. Better. for its consumers, partners, communities, and shareholders.
In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.

Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.

This role serves as a strategic executive partner and operational hub for the Active Group President and Merrell Brand President. Operating as a central coordinator and trusted extension of these two leaders, this individual optimizes the leaders executive effectiveness, drives organizational rhythm, and connects leadership across Merrell, Saucony, Chaco, and The Collective.

The ideal candidate blends exceptional judgment, advanced digital/AI fluency, and proactive problem-solving to manage complex logistics, executive priorities, and high-visibility interactions with internal and external stakeholder, including the Board of Directors.

Primary Duties:

Executive Partnership & Calendar Leadership

• Own and strategically optimize executive and Active Group leadership calendars, aligning time to top priorities and enabling effective decision-making

• Anticipate needs, prepare materials, and ensure the President is fully briefed and positioned for all engagements

• Manage leadership meeting cadence (staff meetings, forums, business reviews) with clear agendas, outcomes, and follow-through

Global Travel & Logistics Orchestration

• Lead end-to-end domestic and international travel, including complex, multi-stop itineraries, accommodations, and transportation

• Manage visa requirements, customs documentation, and international compliance logistics

• Monitor changes and proactively adjust plans to ensure seamless execution and minimal disruption

AI-Enabled Productivity & Digital Excellence

• Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot) and Microsoft 365 to streamline workflows, draft communications, and enhance productivity

• Serve as a digital power user across Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Planner)

• Support creation of high-quality executive-ready presentations, reports, and communications

Active Group Operations & Rhythm of Business

• Serve as the operational backbone for Active Group leadership, ensuring alignment and execution discipline

• Own Group-wide calendar planning, including key milestones, leadership forums, and enterprise-wide deadlines

• Coordinate materials and logistics for Board of Directors interactions, executive reviews, and key stakeholder meetings

Events, Culture & Workplace Experience

• Lead planning and execution of Active Group events, including leadership offsites, cultural events, Board-related gatherings, and employee engagement moments

• Serve as a visible culture ambassador, role modeling company values through interactions, decision-making, and execution

• Create a welcoming, polished, and high-functioning environment that reflects the standards and culture of the Active Group

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Draft and manage executive communications, including internal announcements, leadership updates, and external correspondence

• Serve as a trusted liaison to senior executives and external partners

• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment

Administrative & Operational Excellence

• Manage expenses, budgets, and vendor coordination in alignment with company policies

• Support onboarding for new leadership hires and coordinate office operations and materials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 3+ years’ secretarial/clerical experience or equivalent skills and abilities in a fast-paced, global organization

• Proven experience managing complex calendars, international travel, and executive operations

• Strategic calendar management mindset (not transactional scheduling)

• AI and digital fluency with demonstrated ability to leverage tools to improve productivity

• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and project management skills

• Strong business judgment, discretion, and executive presence

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate needs, and act proactively

• Advanced proficiency: Microsoft 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

• Experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot) strongly preferred

• Familiarity with global travel systems and expense platforms

• Highly trusted partner with strong integrity and confidentiality

• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented

• Strong relationship builder across functions, cultures, and leadership levels

• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities seamlessly

• Passion for creating an exceptional executive and employee experience

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.