Global Workplace Operations Leader

Bybit Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit Limited in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Head of Global Workplace Operations to lead our international office footprint. You will drive strategy, standardize processes, and oversee facilities across regions while aligning with Finance and Legal for cost controls and compliance.

You will manage openings, relocations, and fit-outs, ensure safety and regulatory adherence, and coach local leaders to deliver a superior employee experience in a dynamic fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in workplace, facilities, or real estate operations, with 5+ years leading teams.
• Experience managing local team leaders across multiple countries and workplace operating models.
• Proven delivery of office openings, moves, or fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety and local regulations.
• Track record of managing vendors, contracts, and budgets.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Own the global workplace strategy and space plan across rented offices and co-working locations, in partnership with Finance and business leaders.
• Lead office openings, moves, expansions, and fit-outs, on time and on budget.
• Support lease negotiations and renewals with Finance and Legal.
• Use occupancy data and employee feedback to plan space and design better offices.
• Oversee day-to-day workplace operations through local team leaders: facilities, maintenance, front desk, mail, supplies, and amenities.
• Set and enforce consistent workplace standards across all sites, with clear accountability for local team leaders and service arrangements tailored to each location.
• Provide spaces that meet diverse needs, such as prayer, wellness, and parent rooms.
• Enable local team leaders to support internal events and visits at each location, in partnership with the Internal Events team.
• Own workplace health and safety, including local regulatory compliance at each site.
• Partner with Security and IT on physical security, access control, and visitor management.
• Lead business continuity and emergency response plans for every office.
• Manage facilities vendors and service contracts, with clear service levels.
• Own the workplace budget and drive cost discipline.
• Track and report on cost, service quality, and employee satisfaction with the workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Global experience

Budget management

Vendor management

Health & safety

Communication

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Facilities Management or related field

Tools

FM software

Space planning tools

Vendor management systems

Job description

Bybit Limited in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Head of Global Workplace Operations to lead our international office footprint. You will drive strategy, standardize processes, and oversee facilities across regions while aligning with Finance and Legal for cost controls and compliance.

You will manage openings, relocations, and fit-outs, ensure safety and regulatory adherence, and coach local leaders to deliver a superior employee experience in a dynamic fintech environment.