Director of Workplaces, Americas

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We are seeking a strategic, customer-focused, and operationally strong Director of Workplace to lead our Americas workplace operations across North and South America. This leader will play a pivotal role in shaping an exceptional employee experience, optimizing workplace environments, and driving operational excellence across the region. 

Reporting to the VP of Real Estate, Workplace & Security, the Director will also contribute to the development and global standardization of workplace strategies, processes, and tools in close collaboration with regional leaders across EMEA and APAC. 

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE: 

Americas Regional Leadership:  

• Lead all aspects of workplace operations across the Americas, including office services, facilities management, space planning & seat assignments, design & construction, and workplace experience 

• Serve as a trusted partner to business leaders, aligning workplace strategy with regional needs and organizational goals 

• Oversee regional vendor management, service delivery, and performance metrics 

• Own regional budget and partner with Finance to lead detailed fiscal planning for the Americas region, ensure accurate budget tracking and forecasting, and drive timely and accurate accruals reporting 

• Drive workplace related communications in the region in close partnership with our Internal Communications Team 

• Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing, service-minded workplace team, including FTEs and on-site service providers, aligned with our core values.

• Partner with Safety, Security and Sustainability teams to ensure compliance, health & safety, and environmental goals are achieved 

• Ensure timely execution of service contracts (MSAs), PO approvals, and invoice processing 

• Respond to operational needs promptly, including those that may arise outside of typical business hours 

• Maintain and regularly update internal Workplace pages, ensuring employees have access to accurate and current information on all office locations, services, amenities, accommodations, and points of contact 

Global Strategy & Standardization: 

• Collaborate with workplace leaders across EMEA and APAC to develop and implement global workplace policies, service standards, and tools 

• Champion a consistent, scalable workplace experience program across all regions 

• Lead cross-regional efforts to drive process improvements, technology adoption, and operational efficiency