Office Operations Manager

Ambiq Micro, Inc.•Austin, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for an Office Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our Austin office and serve as the face of the workplace experience. This role is both the front door and the operational backbone of our office. You shape how people experience Ambiq every day, from first impressions to daily interactions. The next 18 months will be a particularly exciting time for this role as we transition into a new, larger office to support our growth. You will be at the center of this move, playing a key role in shaping both the day-to-day operations and the overall workplace experience in our new space. We’re looking for a proactive and highly organized Office Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our Austin headquarters. Supporting a team of ~65 employees, this role is central to how our office functions and feels. You’ll serve as the face of the office, creating a welcoming, polished environment for employees, executives, customers, and visitors. This role blends operations, logistics, and employee experience, ensuring the office runs smoothly while fostering a positive and engaging workplace. This role reports to the Head of HR and works closely with the broader HR team. While you will have ownership of the Austin office experience, you’ll have strong partnership and support, ensuring you’re set up for success and never operating in a silo.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in office administration, workplace operations, or similar roles
A strong sense of ownership and pride in creating exceptional workplace experiences
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
Proactive and intuitive, with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems before they arise
Warm, professional, and confident in interacting with employees, executives, and external guests
Positive attitude and a great sense of humor, with the ability to build rapport and create an enjoyable workplace environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas (now or in the future) for this role.

Nice To Haves

Interest in growing a career in people operations, workplace experience, or business operations is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee daily office operations, ensuring a clean, organized, and well-functioning workspace
Serve as the primary point of contact for office support and questions
Manage reception duties, visitor coordination, and office security/badge access
Maintain kitchen, snack program, and overall office upkeep
Anticipate the needs of employees and guests, proactively resolving issues before they arise
Plan team lunches, events, and employee engagement activities
Use the Austin Teams channel as a hub for communication and engagement, sharing updates, highlighting events, and keeping employees connected to what’s happening in the office
Help drive a positive, inclusive, and engaging office environment
Liaise with property management and oversee office maintenance
Manage vendors, suppliers, and service providers, including negotiations
Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and office upkeep
Support office expansion efforts, including coordination related to our upcoming move
Manage conference room scheduling and resolve booking conflicts
Ensure meeting spaces are consistently organized, functional, and guest-ready
Handle shipping and receiving, including international couriers and HQ coordination
Partner with IT on onboarding/offboarding and employee support