Director, Global Workplace and Real Estate

SiTime Corp.

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 179,000 - 256,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SiTime seeks a Director of Global Workplace and Real Estate to lead strategy and operations for its worldwide footprint, shaping the physical foundation for a rapidly scaling company. This senior role collaborates with Finance, Engineering, IT, HR, and site leaders globally to scale facilities to match momentum.

The ideal candidate combines strategic planning with hands-on problem solving, from multi-year capital planning to on-site issue resolution, across diverse regions including APAC, EMEA,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field.
20+ years of progressive facilities management experience, including 7+ years leading multi-site/multi-region facilities organizations.
Experience standing up facilities operations in new countries or opening new sites.
Direct experience leading corporate build-outs, relocations, or major capital/construction projects from planning through occupancy, at a strategic and P&L level.
Strong track record negotiating vendor contracts and commercial real estate leases.

Responsibilities

Own facilities operations and standards across SiTime's worldwide sites (Santa Clara, San Jose, Tempe, Korea, Munich, China, Shanghai).
Lead the build-out of SiTime's new Santa Clara headquarters end to end.
Own lease strategy and administration across all sites — negotiating terms and managing landlord relationships.
Own the global facilities budget end-to-end and drive cost-saving initiatives.
Partner with Engineering to plan, build out, and maintain lab space meeting technical and safety requirements.
Ensure compliance with building codes, ADA/local accessibility requirements, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Executive presence

Budget management

Team leadership

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field

Master's degree in Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Facilities-related field

PMP certification

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

About SiTime

SiTime is the Precision Timing company.

Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics, ensuring performance, resilience and scalability. For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT.

Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit: www.sitime.com.

Job Summary

SiTime is looking for a Director, Global Workplace and Real Estate to lead the strategy and operations behind our entire global footprint — shaping the physical foundation of a company scaling fast. This is a senior, highly visible leadership role responsible for everything from the build-out of SiTime's new headquarters along Highway 101 in Silicon Valley to the day-to-day operational standards that keep every global site running. The ideal candidate is a strategic operator — equally credible shaping a multi-year capital strategy with executive leadership as they are rolling up their sleeves to resolve a facilities issue on-site. This role partners directly with Finance, Engineering, IT, HR, and site leaders worldwide, and will be the driving voice behind how SiTime's physical footprint scales to match our momentum.

Location of Responsibility: APAC, EMEA, Americas

Responsibilities

Global Facilities Operations & Maintenance

Own facilities operations and standards across SiTime's worldwide sites (Santa Clara, San Jose, Tempe, Korea, Munich, China, Shanghai), including building systems, HVAC, electrical, janitorial, security, and general maintenance
Set consistent global facilities standards and preventive maintenance practices, adapting for local requirements at each site
Serve as the senior escalation point for facilities issues globally, directing local site contacts, property managers, and vendors

Capital Projects & Space Planning

Lead the build-out of SiTime's new Santa Clara headquarters end to end, directing architects, general contractors, landlords, and internal stakeholders from design through move-in
Own space planning and reconfiguration strategy across global sites to keep pace with SiTime's rapid headcount growth
Direct furniture, signage, and move logistics for office expansions, relocations, and new site openings

Real Estate, Lease & Contract Management

Own lease strategy and administration across all sites — negotiating terms, tracking key dates, and managing landlord relationships
Source, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts (janitorial, security, food service, maintenance, construction, and other service providers) across regions
Own facilities-related insurance programs (e.g., property, general liability) in coordination with Finance/Legal, ensuring appropriate coverage across all sites

Budget Management

Own the global facilities budget end-to-end, track spend against forecast by site, and drive cost-saving initiatives
Own capital planning for new sites, expansions, and major projects, and present recommendations to senior leadership

Engineering & Lab Space Collaboration

Partner with Engineering leadership to plan, build out, and maintain lab space that meets technical, safety, and equipment requirements
Translate engineering and R&D space needs into facilities project plans and budgets
Direct lab-specific infrastructure work (power, cooling, gas/chemical handling, specialized ventilation, etc.) in coordination with EHS and Engineering

Health, Safety & Compliance

Own workplace safety programs, emergency preparedness plans, and life-safety systems, ensuring compliance with local, state, and country-specific regulations
Partner with EHS and HR on incident response, ergonomics, and safety training across all sites
Ensure compliance with building codes, ADA/local accessibility requirements, and applicable environmental regulations

Employee Experience & Culture

Own workplace amenities and services that support a positive in-office experience at each site (food/beverage programs, wellness spaces, conference room technology, etc.)
Lead facilities logistics for company events, all-hands meetings, and executive visits
Serve as a visible, senior point of contact for employees on workplace matters, both locally and at remote sites

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Drive energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives across SiTime's global facilities footprint
Bring industry best practices to space utilization, security, and building operations as the company scales
Help coordinate data collection for ESG reporting for the company as related to facilities.

Team Management

Build and lead a team to support SiTime's growing global facilities footprint
Develop and mentor team members, establishing clear ownership and career growth paths as the function scales

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field
20+ years of progressive facilities management experience, including 7+ years leading multi-site/multi-region facilities organizations, ideally in semiconductor, technology, or life sciences
Experience standing up facilities operations in new countries or opening new sites
Demonstrated success managing office, lab, and specialized technical spaces (e.g., cleanrooms) in a fast-gro
Direct experience leading corporate build-outs, relocations, or major capital/construction projects from planning through occupancy, at a strategic and P&L level
Strong track record negotiating vendor contracts and commercial real estate leases
Strong executive presence, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the judgment to operate effectively with site leaders and senior executives across cultures and geographies
Experience building and leading a team
Excellent program and budget management skills, with the ability to lead multiple concurrent projects across time zones and competing priorities
Ability to travel internationally as needed and to be responsive across time zones

Preferred Experience

Master's degree in Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Facilities-related field
Experience in a publicly traded semiconductor or hardware company
PMP or similar project management certification
Familiarity with sustainability/LEED principles

Compensation

At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent. The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and training.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for the Sales Commission Plan, paid out quarterly based on achievement of sales objectives and goals. We also offer equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company’s future growth and success.

Benefits offered

401k plan, health and wellness that includes medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans.

SiTime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status or other characteristics protected by law.

SiTime participates in the E-Verify program.

Learn More about SiTime:

Review the Get to Know SiTime section of our career page to explore our culture, values, and what makes us unique.