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We are looking for a highly organized and employee experience centric Workplace Operations Manager based in New York City to lead day to day operations & facility management of our NYC and Raleigh offices. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable juggling priorities across locations, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee day-to-day operations for Plaid’s NYC and Raleigh offices, including workplace services (janitorial, food & beverage, guest services, etc.), facility maintenance, and repair
Manage and coach 3 workplace operations team members across NYC and Raleigh, NC
Ensure the office is organized, clean, and operating smoothly to create a positive employee experience
Lead space planning efforts to optimize office layout, seating arrangements, and space utilization in line with business needs
Collaborate on Workplace design projects to maintain a consistent brand across Plaid’s workplace portfolio
Manage and maintain relationships with all workplace vendors (e.g., food & beverage, janitorial, security, etc.)
Source, onboard, and manage new vendors to ensure top-tier services
Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders such as HR, TechOps, Legal, FP&A, and Workplace team members to ensure seamless operations
Collaborate with the Workplace Operations Lead to prepare and manage the annual budget for NYC and Raleigh
Monitor expenses and identify areas for process improvement and cost efficiencies
Maintain accurate Emergency Action Plans and inform employees of important emergency procedures as part of the annual Workplace Safety training
Partner with vendors to maintain health & safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
Represent and influence Plaid’s culture in the office by building relationships and supporting employees
Ensure a frictionless in-office experience for employees and guests
Manage office moves, changes, and openings as needed
Assist the Events & Experiences team with in-office events to bring events to life in our spaces
In-office requirement 5 days a week
Reports directly to the Workplace Operations Lead based in San Francisco
Requirements:
5-7 years of experience in Office Management, Facilities or a similar role
Minimum 2-3 years of experience managing people and teams
Expert understanding of facilities operations, space planning, and vendor management
Strong customer service orientation and experience handling workplace requests and issues
Ability to bring fresh ideas and lead them through to execution and implementation
Exceptional organization, documentation, and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor messages effectively to different audiences
Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with ticketing systems and triaging Workplace requests
Ability to advocate for ideas, lead in areas of expertise, and commit to decisions
Appetite for growth and a proactive approach to learning
Proven track record of anticipating needs and solving problems creatively
Experience with Workplace tools like G Suite, Slack, Jira, and Envoy