Workplace Lead

Career Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Equity

Daily lunch, snacks, and beverages

Flexible time off

Job summary

A leading AI observability platform is seeking a Workplace Lead to drive workplace strategy and operations. This onsite role in San Francisco involves managing facilities, leading office expansions, and ensuring exceptional employee experiences. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of expertise in real estate and operations within tech environments. Competitive compensation and benefits include medical insurance, daily lunches, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in workplace, real estate, facilities, or operations.
• Proven experience leading multi-site offices and large-scale expansions.
• Data-driven, strategic thinker with strong risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute global workplace and real estate strategy.
• Lead office expansions, relocations, and new office openings.
• Own end-to-end workplace operations and facilities management.

Skills

Vendor management

Project execution

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Risk assessment

Budget optimization

Emotional intelligence

Cross-geographical experience

Job description

This range is provided by Career Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

A highly reputable AI observability platform is seeking a Workplace Lead to drive company-wide workplace strategy and operations. This role offers the opportunity to own everything from day‑to‑day facilities management to long‑term real estate and space transformation, ensuring physical environments scale with company growth while delivering exceptional employee experiences. We are seeking a strategic, hands‑on, and detail‑oriented professional eager to join a collaborative, team‑oriented, and mission‑driven environment with outstanding compensation and benefits.

This is an onsite role, 5 days per week in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the global workplace and real estate strategy, including lease negotiations, broker relationships, and long‑term portfolio planning.
• Lead office expansions, relocations, renovations, and new office openings across San Francisco, New York, and Europe.
• Own end‑to‑end workplace operations, including facilities management, security, janitorial, safety, and compliance.
• Ensure high standards across all offices, balancing employee experience with operational rigor and cultivating a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Develop and implement data‑driven seating and space plans that optimize collaboration, team adjacency, and functional needs.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic partnerships with vendors and service providers to ensure consistent quality and value.
• Design signature workplace experiences, employee touchpoints, and engagement programs undefe supports construct meaningful internal connection and engagement.
• Build programs and policies that create a consistent, high‑quality experience across all locations.
• Maintain clear communication with employees on workplace updates, changes, and initiatives, fostering transparency and collaboration.

Requirements

• 3–6+ years of experience in workplace, real estate, facilities, or operations, ideally in high‑growth startups or tech environments.
• Proven experience leading multi‑site offices, large‑scale build‑outs, and expansions.
• Deep expertise in vendor management, project execution, and global operations.
• Data‑driven, strategic thinker with strong risk assessment and budget optimization skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Comfortable moving fluidly between long‑term vision and hands‑on execution.
• Experience working across geographies in the U.S. and Europe.
• Passion for creating a positive employee experience and fostering a strong team culture.
• $120,000–$150,000, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, equity
• Daily lunch, snacks, and beverages
• Flexible time off

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