Regional Lead of Workplace Operations

• Lead and support a regional workplace operations team, fostering excellence, engagement, and continuous improvement in a hands-on manner
• Localize and implement global workplace operations and experience best practices to deliver consistent, high-quality employee experiences and operational efficiency.
• Manage regional operational budgets, including cost tracking and alignment with business goals
• Partner with regional business stakeholders to ensure office spaces, events, and workplace initiatives support business goals and enhance employee experience.
• Oversee relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure quality, compliance, and cost efficiency across the regional portfolio.
• Work with the global real estate team on property lifecycle activities (leasing, occupancy, exit) and help translate these into regional practices
• Participate and in some case coordinate crisis management activities such as business continuity plans and emergency responses.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Talent, GITS, InfoSec) to ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and technology standards.
• Drive regional sustainability initiatives within workplace operations, promoting environmentally responsible practices.
• Support and help drive community and employee engagement initiatives by collaborating with functions such as DEI/SSC, Communities of Practice and Employer Brand, Field Marketing, and other global programs.

• Proven ability to strategically deliver multi-site workplace operations projects across a region, demonstrating typically 6-12 years of experience in aligning these initiatives with broader business objectives
• Strong understanding of facilities operations, space optimization and workplace experience design, with exposure to real estate lifecycle management preferred.
• Proven experience in developing and executing initiatives that foster employee connection, belonging, and engagement across diverse regional teams and office locations.
• Strong command of environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as physical and operational security standards; ensures compliance with internal and external governance frameworks.
• Skilled in sourcing, contracting, and managing vendors, suppliers, and service partners to deliver quality, cost-effective, and reliable workplace services.
• Adept at building and maintaining effective partnerships with senior leaders, business units, and cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities to drive favorable outcomes in contracts, property agreements, and strategic partnerships, balancing business, financial, and operational needs.

• Demonstrates strong commercial acumen and the ability to connect workplace strategy with business goals, ensuring operations deliver measurable value and impact.
• Balances long-term strategic vision with practical execution, translating global direction into actionable regional initiatives.
• Makes data-informed, financially responsible decisions that consider cost, experience, and operational sustainability.
• Navigates ambiguity and competing priorities with sound judgment, ensuring timely, balanced, and transparent decisions.
• Leads with integrity, candor, and humility, fostering trust and credibility across teams and stakeholders.
• Actively seeks opportunities to learn, adapt, and grow through new challenges and experiences.
• Builds and sustains a diverse, high-performing regional team aligned with shared goals and values.
• Invests in coaching and mentoring team members, enabling their growth, career progression, and confidence.
• Creates an environment where every team member feels engaged, supported, and included on the journey.
• Faces challenges directly, maintaining composure, ownership, and focus in complex or high-pressure situations.

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