APAC Regional Worplace Operations Lead

APAC Regional Workplace Operations Lead Location: Singapore. Work in office 5 days a week, 20–30% travel. About the Team The Real Estate & Workplace (REW) team at OpenAI designs and manages spaces, programs, and services that empower employees and advance our mission. Our team covers leasing, global operations, analytics, construction, workplace experience, and employee services. We optimize the employee experience while maintaining operational excellence and financial discipline through flexibility, cost effectiveness, intentional design, and scalable, people‐centric solutions. About the Role The APAC Regional Workplace Operations Lead oversees operations of multiple office locations within the APAC region, ensuring alignment with OpenAI’s operational standards and culture. The role coordinates in‐region workplace operations managers to maintain and enhance operational efficiency and employee experience across the region. It serves as a bridge between the REW team, management, program operations, and local offices, driving consistent practices, fostering collaboration, and integrating local cultures with OpenAI’s company culture. In this role you will be: Overseeing the operations and management of all regional offices, ensuring each location consistently meets OpenAI’s operational standards and reflects our cultural values. Partnering with global REW leadership to support or lead initiatives that strengthen company‐wide workplace operations, including leasing transactions, practices, and design & construction across APAC. Guiding, advising, and growing local office managers to deliver programs and services that improve employee productivity, engagement, and satisfaction. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the region, serving as the primary liaison between local offices, business site leads, and the REW management team. Managing regional budgets, vendor agreements, and resource allocation to balance office needs with cost efficiency and financial accountability. You’ll thrive in this role if you have: A minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, with success overseeing multiple offices or regional operations, ideally within APAC and in a technology‐driven environment. A proven track record of leading diverse, geographically dispersed teams, mentoring and developing office managers across different cultural contexts. Strong strategic planning skills, designing and executing operational plans that drive efficiency, employee satisfaction, and alignment with company objectives. Hands‐on expertise in budget oversight, vendor management, and compliance with local and international health and safety standards. Comfort working with workplace systems and technology, collaborating with IT and security teams to ensure offices are equipped with the right tools and safeguards. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, engaging effectively across all levels and building trust with stakeholders. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general‐purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of AI capabilities and seek to safely deploy them through our products, valuing diverse perspectives, voices, and experiences. We are an equal‐opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws, and we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr