About this role
Professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments while balancing strategic cost management with employee experience will find a strong fit in this Global Head of Workplace role at Scale AI. Operating within the People Team, the incoming leader will oversee the real estate portfolio, manage vendor partnerships like CBRE, and direct daily operations across approximately ten offices worldwide.
Day-to-day responsibilities include directing global real estate strategy, managing facilities budgets, overseeing office build-outs, and collaborating closely with Security, Finance, and Legal teams. The role exists to ensure that all global office spaces remain safe, cost-effective, and functional as the company expands its footprint to support artificial intelligence development.
What you will do
- Lead strategy, planning, and oversight of the global real estate portfolio across approximately ten international offices.
- Manage the primary relationship with integrated facilities management partners and outsourced service providers to establish consistent service level agreements.
- Own the global workplace and real estate budget while tracking expenditures and identifying cost reduction opportunities.
- Oversee food and beverage programs, employee experience events, and workplace design projects from inception to completion.
- Partner with the security team to maintain health, safety, and emergency preparedness compliance across every operational site.
- Build, lead, and develop an internal team of workplace professionals alongside on-site vendor personnel.
What you need
- Demonstrated experience leading a global, multi-site real estate and workplace function.
- Extensive background in managing integrated facilities management partners and outsourced service models.
- Track record of owning and managing large, multi-million-dollar operating and capital budgets.
- Experience negotiating commercial leases and executing international office openings, expansions, and relocations.
- Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to occupancy, utilization, and cost decision-making.
- Exceptional project management, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Learning and development stipend
- Generous PTO
- Commuter stipend
- Equity-based compensation
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this position?
The base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, and Seattle is $171,200 to $214,000 USD. Compensation packages may also include equity-based compensation subject to Board of Director approval.
What are the requirements for managing external vendors?
Candidates need deep experience managing integrated facilities management partners like CBRE, JLL, or Cushman & Wakefield, as well as outsourced service models. This includes defining service level agreements, key performance indicators, and conducting regular performance reviews.
What is the policy on reapplying if previously considered?
Company policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This ensures a fair and thorough evaluation process for all applicants.