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Global Workplace Director

Mariana Minerals · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteBusiness Development$160k–$200k/yrFull-time

About Mariana Minerals

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company dedicated to supplying critical minerals essential for modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We aim to reimagine the minerals supply chain through advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

The Role

We are seeking a Global Workplace Director to build and scale the physical environments that foster Mariana's teams' optimal performance. This role will oversee workplace strategy, facilities operations, office expansion, employee workplace experience, and real estate initiatives globally.

The ideal candidate should combine strategic vision with hands-on execution, having experience in fast-growing organizations. They must be adept at planning future office expansions, negotiating with vendors, improving daily operations, and enhancing employee experiences.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and execute Mariana's global workplace strategy aligned with company growth plans

  • Lead workplace operations across offices, field locations, and future global sites

  • Partner with leadership to evaluate, select, and scale new office and workplace locations

  • Oversee facilities management, workplace services, and office operations

  • Establish workplace standards, policies, and operating procedures across all locations

  • Create environments that promote collaboration, productivity, safety, and employee engagement

  • Develop and own global workplace budgets, forecasting, vendor strategy, and key partner relationships

  • Lead office build-outs, renovations, relocations, and expansion projects

  • Partner closely with Operations, IT, Finance, and Legal teams

  • Develop workplace programs that improve employee experience and operational efficiency

  • Ensure compliance with workplace safety, security, and regulatory requirements

  • Drive workplace automation, reporting, and operational metrics

  • Build and lead a high-performing workplace and facilities team as the company scales

Desired Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in workplace operations, facilities management, real estate, workplace experience, or related functions

  • 10+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives

  • Experience scaling workplace operations across multiple locations or regions, nationally and internationally

  • Proven track record managing office expansions, build-outs, relocations, or workplace transformation initiatives

  • Strong understanding of facilities operations, vendor management, workplace services, and real estate processes

  • Experience developing workplace strategies that support organizational growth

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders simultaneously

  • Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership and contract negotiations

  • Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities

  • Passion for creating exceptional employee and workplace experiences

Culture

Our culture is built on three principles:

  • Extreme Ownership – We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.

  • Engine Out Requirements, then Automate – We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.

  • Share Your Legos – We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.

Compensation Range

$160K - $200K

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