Global Workplace Lead
About The Position
We're looking for a Global Workplace Lead to build and scale the workplace experience that enables Replit to do its best work. You'll own the strategy and operations for our global offices, creating environments that are welcoming, high-performing, and built to support a rapidly growing, distributed company. This role combines hospitality, operations, real estate, and execution. You'll be responsible for everything from day-to-day office operations to long-term workplace strategy, ensuring our physical spaces reflect our culture and help our teams collaborate effectively. You'll partner closely with People, Finance, IT, Legal, Security, and Executive Operations to create workplaces that scale alongside the company.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience leading Workplace, Facilities, Office Operations, or Real Estate in a high-growth technology company.
- Experience managing multiple offices across different geographies.
- Strong operational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience managing budgets, vendor negotiations, and facilities contracts.
- Excellent judgment and the ability to balance employee experience with operational efficiency.
- Proven experience building scalable workplace programs and processes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Comfortable operating in fast-changing environments with a high degree of ownership.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting rapid international expansion.
- Experience designing flexible workplace strategies for hybrid organizations.
- Familiarity with physical security, business continuity, or crisis management programs through cross-functional partnership.
- Experience leveraging AI and automation to improve workplace operations.
Responsibilities
- Own the global workplace strategy across all Replit offices.
- Lead day-to-day workplace operations, ensuring every office delivers an exceptional employee experience.
- Develop scalable standards for office operations, hospitality, facilities, and workplace services.
- Manage office budgets, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
- Oversee space planning, office expansions, and new office openings.
- Partner with Finance and Legal on lease management and real estate planning.
- Drive workplace health, safety, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning in partnership with Security.
- Build operational processes that improve efficiency while maintaining a high-quality employee experience.
- Hire, develop, and lead Workplace Managers and Office Managers as the organization grows.
- Partner closely with IT to ensure offices are equipped to support modern, AI-native ways of working.
- Use data and employee feedback to continuously improve the workplace experience.
- Support executive events, company offsites, and key in-person moments.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Equity
- 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
- Commuter Benefits (In-Office Only)
- Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Autonomous Work Environment
- In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only)
- Quarterly Team Gatherings
- In Office Amenities (In-Office Only)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
