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Global Workplace Director

160k – 200kSan Francisco, CAHouston, TXBusiness OperationsOnsite15+ YOE
Summary

Lead global workplace strategy, facilities operations, office expansions, and employee experience programs across multiple locations. Requires 15+ years in workplace/facilities management and 10+ years leading teams.

About the role

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and execute Mariana's global workplace strategy aligned with company growth plans
  • Lead workplace operations across offices, field locations, and future global sites
  • Partner with leadership to evaluate, select, and scale new office and workplace locations
  • Oversee facilities management, workplace services, and office operations
  • Establish workplace standards, policies, and operating procedures across all locations
  • Create environments that promote collaboration, productivity, safety, and employee engagement
  • Develop and own global workplace budgets, forecasting, vendor strategy, and key partner relationships
  • Lead office build-outs, renovations, relocations, and expansion projects
  • Partner closely with Operations, IT, Finance, and Legal teams
  • Develop workplace programs that improve employee experience and operational efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with workplace safety, security, and regulatory requirements
  • Drive workplace automation, reporting, and operational metrics
  • Build and lead a high-performing workplace and facilities team as the company scales

Desired Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in workplace operations, facilities management, real estate, workplace experience, or related functions
  • 10+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience scaling workplace operations across multiple locations or regions, nationally and internationally
  • Proven track record managing office expansions, build-outs, relocations, or workplace transformation initiatives
  • Strong understanding of facilities operations, vendor management, workplace services, and real estate processes
  • Experience developing workplace strategies that support organizational growth
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders simultaneously
  • Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership and contract negotiations
  • Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities
  • Passion for creating exceptional employee and workplace experiences
Skills
Workplace StrategyFacilities ManagementReal EstateVendor ManagementBudget ManagementOffice OperationsProject ManagementCross-functional CollaborationWorkplace ExperienceRegulatory Compliance
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