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Senior Director of Workplace & Real Estate

Rippling provides a unified platform for businesses to manage HR, IT, and Finance functions. It consolidates workforce systems such as payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers, enabling comprehensive management and automation of the employee lifecycle within a single system.

For example, with Rippling, onboarding a new employee globally allows setting up payroll, corporate cards, computers, benefits, and third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365 in just 90 seconds.

Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised over $1.4 billion from top investors including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock. It was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.

We prioritize candidate safety. All official communication will be sent only from @Rippling.com email addresses.

About the role

The Real Estate function is vital to Rippling's growth. As the leader, you will drive the next phase of our global expansion, managing all aspects of the real estate domain. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our portfolio while collaborating with a dynamic team of technology executives. Your work will ensure Ripplers have a productive and engaging workplace environment.

What you will do

• Partner with executive leadership to develop a real estate strategy supporting our 25-30% annual growth, both in existing locations and new markets including San Francisco, Bangalore, New York, Austin, London, Dublin, Sydney, and upcoming offices in Seattle and potentially more in 2026.
• Provide location strategy insights, site utilization, capacity analysis, and related programs.
• Make transactional recommendations and manage acquisitions/dispositions backed by strong financial analysis, working with brokers, contractors, Finance, and Procurement teams.
• Oversee all aspects of real estate portfolio management, including capital improvements, office moves, occupancy, and creating a positive workplace experience.
• Establish standard office policies, FF&E guidelines, and procedures for consistency across locations.
• Maintain a centralized lease data repository, ensuring compliance and accurate data tracking.
• Collaborate with InfoSec and workspace teams to oversee physical security measures.

What you will need

• Minimum 12 years of experience in commercial real estate, with strong business acumen; workspace experience is preferred.
• Expertise in transaction management, financial analysis, occupancy management, project management, fit-outs, and portfolio strategy.
• Ability to simplify complex options into actionable recommendations and independently manage a global real estate portfolio.
• Proficiency in presenting complex financial scenarios to executive leadership and managing relationships across the organization.
• Ability to represent the company's interests with third-party contractors and providers.
• Comfort in navigating ambiguous and challenging situations, driving pragmatic solutions.
• Capability to balance frugality with talent attraction and retention strategies.
• Willingness to operate at all levels, setting strategy and executing as we scale this function from inception to growth.

Additional Information

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity/expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities; please email ...@rippling.com.

We value in-office collaboration and consider working in the office at least three days a week as an essential function for employees living near Rippling offices.

This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and equity. Salary ranges vary based on location and professional background. Final offers may differ from listed ranges.