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Workplace & Facilities Manager

Workplace Managers in AI companies own the day-to-day operational heartbeat of their offices, managing everything from facilities and vendors to employee experience and event logistics. They distinguish themselves through proactive problem-solving and a deep commitment to creating inclusive, high-functioning spaces that reflect company culture—going beyond reactive maintenance to shape how teams collaborate and innovate. These roles typically sit within operations or people functions, partnering closely with HR, finance, security, and leadership to ensure offices scale seamlessly alongside rapid growth while maintaining the welcoming, functional environments that fast-moving AI teams need to do their best work.

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Workplace ManagerFacilities ManagerFront Desk Coordinator
Open Jobs40
Companies Hiring27
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Skills

What companies are looking for in this role.

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Managing day-to-day office operations including space cleanliness, supply stocking, and equipment functionality

95%

Coordinating with vendors and managing vendor relationships for services such as cleaning, catering, and maintenance

92%

Overseeing office inventory management and supply ordering processes

90%

Planning and executing office events, team gatherings, and culture-building initiatives

88%

Managing office budgets and tracking expenses to optimize costs while maintaining quality

85%

Supporting employee onboarding logistics including workspace preparation and orientation

82%

Developing and implementing scalable systems and processes for growing office operations

78%

Coordinating office moves, renovations, and facility expansions

78%

Managing occupational health, safety compliance, and security protocols

75%

Conducting capacity planning and space utilization analysis to optimize office layouts

72%

Managing lease transactions, real estate portfolio strategy, and property negotiations

68%

Supporting human resources functions including onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration

68%
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Developing workplace operations strategies aligned with company growth and business objectives

72%

Designing and managing hybrid and remote workplace logistics

70%

Leading multi-site or geographically distributed facility operations

65%

Creating data-driven insights and reports on facilities operations and workplace metrics

62%

Managing audio-visual technology and supporting hybrid meeting environments

58%

Identifying opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and propose AI-assisted solutions

45%
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Serving as primary point of contact for employees, visitors, and building management

93%

Building and maintaining strong relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

88%

Anticipating needs and solving problems proactively before issues escalate

87%

Creating welcoming and inclusive environments that embody organizational culture

85%

Adapting quickly to changing priorities and thriving in fast-paced environments

84%

Communicating workplace updates and concerns clearly and proactively to diverse audiences

82%

Operating independently and making sound judgments with minimal oversight

80%
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Technology

The tools and technologies that define this role.

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Microsoft Teamsmoderate
Ripplingmoderate
Slackmoderate
Zoommoderate
Airtablelow
Google Meetlow
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Logitech Rallylow
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Open Jobs

40 open Workplace & Facilities Manager jobs across 27 companies.

Reflection1w
Workplace Experience Manager (NY)
New York·Business Operations
Nebius1w
Workplace Coordinator
Tel Aviv, Israel·Business Operations
Neural Concept2w
Workplace Specialist
Lausanne·Business Operations
Cresta2w
Workplace Experience Manager
San Francisco, United, States (Hybrid)·Business Operations
Vapi2w
Workplace Experience Manager
San Francisco·Business Operations
Mistral AI2w
Workplace Operations Manager
Paris·Business Operations
Figma3w
Workplace Generalist
San Francisco, CA·Business Operations
fal3w
Workplace Manager
San Francisco·Business Operations
Mistral AI3w
Workplace Project Manager - Paris
Paris·Business Operations
Crusoe3w
Workplace Manager
New York, NY - US·Business Operations
Perplexity3w
Workplace Operations Specialist
San Francisco·Business Operations
PhysicsX3w
Office Manager
New York·Business Operations
OpenAI4w
Senior Workplace Business Partner
San Francisco·Business Operations
Crusoe1mo
Workplace Coordinator
Brighton, CO - US·Business Operations
Lovable1mo
London Workplace Manager
London·Business Operations
Helsing1mo
Facilities Manager
Andover·Business Operations
Replit1mo
Office Manager
NYC (SoHo)·Business Operations
Sierra1mo
Office Manager, London
London·Business Operations
OpenAI1mo
Senior Leasing & Strategy Manager, Real Estate & Workplace
San Francisco·Business Operations
Waymo1mo
Global Workplace Services Manager (EMEA)
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland)·Business Operations