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Director, Workplace Operations

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Palo Alto Networks

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United States , Santa Clara

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

203000.00 - 278750.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

Reporting to the VP of Real Estate and Workplace, the Director of Workplace Operations is responsible for all enterprise systems, tools, and operations to support the global workplace function. Working with COEs and regional leaders, this role will collaborate to optimize solutions at enterprise scale. This position requires a results-oriented leader with a high degree of self-sufficiency, independent judgment, and a focus on building scalable operational Frameworks.

Job Responsibility:

  • Portfolio Strategy: Lead the portfolio strategy function including reporting and proactive data management of lease expirations, site consolidations, new sites, and operating expenses
  • Lease Administration: Accountable for managing the lease administration function including third-party management of outsource providers
  • Strategic Vendor Management: Accountable for interfacing with IFM providers to ensure timely and accurate reporting of KPIs, balanced scorecards, and QBRs
  • Systems and Technology Enablement: Single point of contact for managing the integrated technology stack including both internal and external applications and workflows
  • Global Programs and Processes: Accountable for managing milestones and reporting on outcomes for global programs
  • Finance & Governance Interface: Single point of contact for Finance and Accounting
  • Workflow Management: Act as the interface or 'glue' between COEs and Regional Leads.

Requirements:

  • At least 15 years of progressive experience in corporate real estate or workplace functions
  • Proven track record in managing global real estate portfolios and lease administration operations
  • Extensive experience managing Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) providers and large-scale vendor governance
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in forecasting, budgeting, and OpEx management
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, act, and provide direction in the face of ambiguity
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, sound business judgment, and strategic thinking
  • Strong collaboration skills to successfully work across business functions and geographies.

Nice to have:

  • BA in Finance or an MBA is preferred
  • Experience working in-house at a high-growth technology company
  • Advanced knowledge of workplace technology stacks and integrated systems.
What we offer:
  • restricted stock units
  • bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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