About this role
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an empirical dataset and cloud-based platform to commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. The Berlin workplace team manages an integrated five-floor office and manufacturing site supporting approximately 300 employees, alongside regional oversight of EMEA locations in Ljubljana, Haarlem, and London.
This hands-on leadership role directs day-to-day workplace operations, facilities, hospitality, and employee services while providing regional coaching and budget management. The person in this position serves as the senior onsite contact, partners closely with local leadership and manufacturing teams, and oversees major facility projects and high-profile visits. An ideal candidate brings extensive supervisory background in facilities management, demonstrates the ability to balance strategic planning with direct operational support, and communicates fluently in both German and English.
What you will do
- Spearhead and develop the Berlin Workplace team across office operations, facilities, hospitality, and front-of-house services.
- Manage day-to-day Workplace operations, budget management, vendor performance, landlord relationships, and operational escalations for the Berlin site.
- Partner with Manufacturing leadership to support an integrated office and manufacturing site, including shared building services and employee onboarding.
- Lead Workplace teams and operating budgets across Ljubljana, Haarlem, and London while providing regional coaching and oversight.
- Oversee major Workplace events, projects, and high-profile visits by setting scope, budget, timelines, and operating plans.
- Manage Workplace communications, employee feedback, and change management related to the Berlin site.
- Apply established global Workplace policies and standards across EMEA and escalate opportunities for broader changes.
What you need
- Typically hold 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrate 4 to 6 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Bring practical background managing workplace operating budgets, vendors, service contracts, and landlord relationships.
- Possess experience leading projects involving multiple teams, timelines, budgets, and operational dependencies.
- Show experience partnering with senior executives and making independent workplace operating decisions.
- Maintain professional working proficiency in both German and English.
- Be able to travel within EMEA approximately quarterly.
Nice to have
- Experience leading Workplace operations across multiple countries or locations
- Experience supporting a combined office and manufacturing, research and development, laboratory, or other technical environment
- Experience supporting executive, customer, or other high-profile visits
- Experience with workplace construction, office expansions, or major site transitions
- Experience leading workplace change management or employee onboarding programs
Benefits
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity and Volunteering Paid Time Off
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the work location and remote policy for this role?
This is a full-time, in-office position based in our Berlin office 5 days per week. Regular travel to our regional offices in Ljubljana, Haarlem, and London is required, with occasional travel to U.S. offices.
What is the compensation range for this position?
The expected starting gross salary range for this role in Germany is €68.500 to €85.600 EUR. Individual placement is determined objectively based on gender-neutral criteria such as skills, qualifications, and professional experience.
What level of experience is required for applicants?
Candidates typically need 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience, including 4 to 6 years of supervisory or leadership experience. Professional working proficiency in German and English is also required.