Places Manager

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Paris office, ensuring smooth operations across facilities, logistics, and workplace experience
• Act as the primary liaison with building management and ensure compliance with all local regulations
• Oversee workplace optimization, keeping internal systems accurate and up to date
• Build strong, trusted relationships with local business leaders, employees, and cross-functional partners (HR, IT, Security and more)
• Proactively communicate updates, challenges, and solutions, balancing business needs with available services
• Represent the EMEA Places team with professionalism, clarity, and influence
• Act as the local project coordinator for the fit-out project of the future PANW Paris office, ensuring alignment between global project leads, local stakeholders, contractors, and vendors
• Oversee planning, construction, design implementation, and move-in phases, safeguarding timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Ensure that the new workplace reflects Palo Alto Networks’ brand, culture, and operational needs
• Oversee workplace-related projects, from small alterations to larger initiatives, including managing tenders, bids, and all supporting documentation
• Manage vendors and suppliers, establishing KPIs to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Drive procurement processes, including PR/PO creation, invoice processing, contract review, and vendor negotiations
• Track, manage, and forecast the Paris office’s opex and capex budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations aligned with business priorities
• Deliver accurate reporting and maintain budget discipline while maximizing workplace impact
• Partner with internal teams to support global programs at the local level, including vendor onboarding, cultural events, food/beverage programs, security, and employee experience initiatives
• Act as an ambassador of Palo Alto Networks’ culture, fostering a collaborative and engaging work environment
• Respond effectively to urgent facilities issues, including outside of business hours when required
• Manage ad-hoc projects and responsibilities, ensuring flexibility and a solutions-oriented approach

• 10+ years’ experience in workplace, facilities, or corporate real estate management, ideally within a multinational, fast-paced organization
• Proven track record of leading operational excellence and delivering complex office fit-out and relocation projects
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with executives, stakeholders, and employees at all levels
• Excellent English communication both verbal and written
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and act proactively
• Experienced in vendor management, procurement, and contract negotiation
• Adept at budget management and financial forecasting
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and resilience under pressure
• Positive, proactive, self-driven attitude with a sense of humor and passion for creating great workplace experiences

Degree in Facilities, Real Estate, Administration, or related discipline