Senior Workplace Operations Leader – SF HQ

Databricks; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is hiring a Sr. Workplace Services Manager to lead and scale operations at its San Francisco headquarters.

You will oversee building operations, front-of-house, events, safety programs, and vendor relations while guiding a high-performing team in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. You will partner with FP&A, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to align priorities, optimize processes, and implement innovative space planning and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading workplace operations and service delivery.
• Experience building schedules, coverage models and cross-functional work with stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to draft robust communications plans for events and programs.
• Proven organizational skills with multiple work streams and projects.
• Financial and budget experience; including sourcing/procurement and vendor management.
• Experience with procurement, contract management and vendor reviews.
• Experience in distributed, remote environments.
• Experience mapping complex workflows and writing SOPs/playbooks.
• Experience managing ticketing platforms, visitor management software, health/safety initiatives, and physical security programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all workplace services at the SF HQ including operations, front-of-house, shipping/receiving, events and experiences, and EHS.
• Mentor and elevate the workplace team to foster excellence and collaboration with employees and outsourced staff.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to align on priorities and engage senior leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Develop site-specific growth plans and annual roadmaps for SF operations.
• Provide data-driven insights to REWS leadership to inform decisions and improvements.
• Manage external vendors and building management against SLAs, budgets, and procurement practices.
• Collaborate with FP&A and Procurement on budgets and purchase orders; lead contract negotiations.
• Support office expansion, occupancy planning, and a safe, high-performing environment.
• Partner with leadership to design events that drive engagement and community.

Skills

Workplace operations

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Budget management

Procurement

Vendor management

Remote/hybrid operations

SOP creation

Space planning

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Databricks is hiring a Sr. Workplace Services Manager to lead and scale operations at its San Francisco headquarters.

You will oversee building operations, front-of-house, events, safety programs, and vendor relations while guiding a high-performing team in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. You will partner with FP&A, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to align priorities, optimize processes, and implement innovative space planning and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and