Senior Manager, Real Estate & Builds

The Employee & Workplace Experience (EWX) team is responsible for creating spaces and programs that foster connection, collaboration, and celebration, helping define our unique company culture.

About the Role:
As the Senior Manager, Real Estate & Builds, you will lead the strategy, design, and execution of our global real estate initiatives across 25+ offices (~500k sq ft). You’ll balance creative design with operational needs, drive scalable solutions that align with our remote-first model, and manage key relationships with external partners and internal teams. This role is critical to developing innovative approaches to our unique real estate challenges.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Strategy: Develop and implement a global real estate strategy that supports a distributed workforce. Identify and secure locations that align with evolving business needs and optimize space usage across regions.
• Execution: Oversee office design and construction projects, ensuring functional and innovative workspaces that balance employee experience with operational efficiency.
• Budgeting: Build and manage forecast budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high design standards and timelines.
• Vendors: Cultivate strong relationships with consultants, contractors, and vendors, holding them accountable to project goals, deadlines, and high-quality outcomes.
• Leadership: Lead a small team, including a Construction Project Manager and a Program Manager (A/V). Drive alignment and execution across global projects.
• Innovation: Create innovative real estate solutions that reflect our remote-first model, focusing on design, location flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Workplace Operations, Employee Experience, Finance, Security, and IT to ensure all projects meet broader business objectives and operational requirements.

What We Look for in You:

• 10+ years of experience in Real Estate, Facilities, Construction, or Workplace Strategy, with a focus on design and strategic planning for a distributed workforce
• Up to 50% travel required or located in San Francisco / New York City
• Proven track record of managing complex real estate projects globally, from strategy to execution
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver high-impact results on time and within budget
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, consultants, and vendors, balancing collaboration with accountability
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions for workplace design and location strategies
• Self-starter who can work independently and adapt quickly to change
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and flexibility

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