Workplace Experience Manager

Solidigm • Rancho Cordova, CA

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About The Position

The Workplace Experience Manager directly supports the Workplace Experience Director in developing and executing Solidigm’s global workplace strategy. The role ensures workplaces support team member engagement, operational excellence, and organizational culture. It leads workplace planning, corporate real estate initiatives, team member experience programs, workplace technology integration, and capital improvement projects across multiple locations.

The Manager partners with executive leadership and teams across Real Estate, Facilities, HR, IT, Finance, EHS, and external service providers to create innovative, high-performing environments that enhance collaboration, productivity, and team members’ well-being. The position oversees workplace operations, site activations, office and lab fit-ups and expansions, workplace design standards, and strategic planning initiatives aligned with the organization’s evolving needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Facilities Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in workplace experience, corporate services, facilities, corporate real estate, or workplace strategy.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and workplace programs.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale workplace projects and strategic initiatives.
• Experience managing capital and operating budgets.
• Strong understanding of workplace design, space planning, and occupancy management.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational alignment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting global office and lab portfolios.
• Semiconductor, technology, or manufacturing industry experience.
• Knowledge of workplace analytics, utilization platforms, and smart building technologies.
• Professional certification such as PMP, LEED AP, IFMA FMP, IFMA SFP, NCIDQ, or Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
• Experience implementing AI-enabled workplace technologies and team member experience platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global workplace experience strategy.
• Establish workplace standards, space-planning guidelines, and occupancy strategies.
• Drive workplace transformation programs that support hybrid work and in-office engagement.
• Analyze utilization, team member feedback, and workplace metrics to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead workplace planning for office and lab expansions, consolidations, renovations, and relocations.
• Partner with Corporate Real Estate on lease evaluations, site selection, and portfolio planning.
• Oversee workplace design, furniture standards, signage programs, and amenity enhancements.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company objectives.
• Develop workplace programs that create meaningful team member experiences.
• Lead workplace activations, engagement initiatives, and community-building events.
• Champion team member feedback processes and continuous workplace improvements.
• Oversee workplace operations, vendor management, and service delivery standards.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards for workplace performance, utilization, and team member satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with ADA, life safety, security, EHS, and corporate governance requirements.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across workplace programs.
• Develop and manage workplace operating and capital budgets.
• Lead contract negotiations and vendor performance management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service excellence.
• Manage forecasting, reporting, and financial planning for workplace initiatives.
• Build relationships with executive leaders and business stakeholders to align priorities and advance workplace initiatives.
• Support the Corporate Services Director by translating priorities into executable plans, coordinating cross-functional delivery, and providing timely recommendations, reporting, and escalation support.
• Influence organizational decisions related to workplace strategy and team member experience.
• Serve as the workplace subject matter expert for leadership and key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions
• Eligibility to participate in restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager