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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 Jobs47
Companies Hiring32
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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

47 open Workplace & Facilities Manager jobs across 32 companies.

Vapi2d
Workplace Experience Manager
New York·Business Operations
Shield AI3d
Front Desk Coordinator (R5313)
Bonham, Texas·Business Operations
Clay3d
Front Desk Coordinator
New York·Business Operations
Nectar Social3d
Office & People Operations Manager
Palo Alto·Business Operations
Waymo3d
Head of Workplace Strategy and Services
Mountain View, California, USA; San Francisco, California, USA·Business Operations
ElevenLabs5d
Workplace Operations - New York
New York·Business Operations
Sierra1w
Office Manager
Tokyo·Business Operations
Databricks1w
Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead
Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California·Business Operations
Legora2w
Workplace Coordinator
London·Business Operations
Crusoe2w
Workplace Coordinator
Tulsa, OK - US (2)·Business Operations
Thinking Machines Lab2w
Reception & Workplace Experience Coordinator
San Francisco, CA·Business Operations
Nebius2w
Senior Workplace Manager
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States·Business Operations
Legora2w
Workplace Coordinator
New York City·Business Operations
Together AI3w
Workplace Coordinator
San Francisco·Business Operations
True Anomaly3w
Head of Non-Production Operations, Facilities
Long Beach, CA·Business Operations
CHAOS Industries3w
Director of Facilities
El Segundo, California, United States·Business Operations
Latent Health3w
Workplace Experience Manager (New York City)
New York City·Business Operations
Nebius3w
Workplace Manager
London, United Kingdom·Business Operations
Reflection4w
Workplace Experience Manager (NY)
New York·Business Operations
Nebius4w
Workplace Coordinator
Tel Aviv, Israel·Business Operations