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Workplace Manager

We're looking for a Workplace Manager to drive company-wide workplace strategy and operations, owning everything from day-to-day facilities management to long-term real estate and space transformation. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring our physical environments scale in step with company growth while delivering exceptional employee experiences.

This is a role for someone who can think big, execute flawlessly, and believes there is truly "no job too small" when it comes to building world-class workplaces.

What you'll do:

• Set and execute the global workplace and real estate strategy, including lease negotiations, broker relationships, and long-term portfolio planning.
• Lead office expansions, relocations, renovations, and new office openings across San Francisco, New York, and Europe.
• Own end-to-end workplace operations, including facilities management, security, janitorial, safety, and compliance.
• Ensure high standards across all offices, balancing employee experience with operational rigor.
• Develop and implement data-driven seating and space plans that optimize collaboration, team adjacency, and functional needs.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with vendors and service providers.
• Design signature workplace experiences and employee touchpoints that reflect company culture.
• Build programs and policies that create a consistent, high-quality experience across all locations.
• Maintain clear communication with employees on workplace updates, changes, and initiatives.

Ideal candidate credentials:

• 3+ years of experience in workplace, real estate, facilities, or operations, ideally in high-growth startups or tech environments.
• Proven experience leading multi-site offices, large-scale build-outs, and expansions
• Deep expertise in vendor management, project execution, and global operations.
• Data-driven, strategic thinker with strong risk assessment and budget optimization skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Comfortable moving fluidly between long-term vision and hands-on execution.
• Experience working across geographies in the U.S. and Europe.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Daily lunch, snacks, and beverages
• Flexible time off
• Competitive salary and equity
• AI Stipend

Equal opportunity:

Braintrust is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.