Manager, Facilities Operations

Kite Pharma • El Segundo, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in: Facilities management, Workplace services, Space planning support, Facilities project coordination, Change management
• Demonstrated experience leading workplace or facilities-related projects.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Space Planning, IT, Real Estate, Facilities, and business stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and moves.
• Working knowledge of MAC processes, facilities operations, workplace planning, and project delivery methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret space plans, furniture layouts, and basic construction drawings.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills, particularly within change-management environments.
• Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to build effective partnerships across functions and organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to support after-hours or time-sensitive workplace moves and project activities, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as: IFMA BOMI PMP Other related facilities or project management certifications
• Experience working within regulated manufacturing or corporate environments.
• Familiarity with CAFM and/or CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute approved space allocation and seating plans across the site.
• Translate test fits, layouts, and master space plans into actionable execution plans.
• Validate workplace plans against operational, compliance, safety, and occupancy requirements.
• Manage small- to mid-scale workplace and facilities projects, including employee experience initiatives and operational improvements.
• Coordinate vendors, project schedules, scopes, budgets, and deliverables.
• Monitor project risks, milestones, timelines, and performance commitments to ensure successful execution.
• Lead change management activities related to workplace moves, reconfigurations, and space optimization efforts.
• Deliver clear and timely communications to impacted stakeholders and business partners.
• Mitigate operational impact to manufacturing and business operations during workplace changes and transitions.
• Serve as the primary site lead for all Move, Add, and Change (MAC) activities, including workplace moves, restacks, reconfigurations, onboarding, and offboarding support.
• Develop and manage the site MAC roadmap, aligning sequencing and execution with business and manufacturing priorities.
• Own MAC schedules, dependencies, logistics, and execution plans to minimize operational disruption.
• Lead move readiness activities, day-of-move coordination, and post-move closeout activities.
• Maintain accurate CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) data related to space utilization, occupancy, and assets.
• Ensure post-move data integrity, reporting accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Analyze and leverage workplace data to support utilization reporting, capacity planning, and scenario analysis.
• Provide site-level input into master planning and long-range workplace strategy initiatives.
• Develop and evaluate space utilization and move scenarios to support operational and business decisions.
• Partner with Corporate Real Estate and Space Planning teams on future growth and optimization strategies.

Benefits

• company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• discretionary annual bonus
• discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree