Manager, Facilities Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Execute approved space allocation and seating plans across the site.
• Translate test fits, layouts, and master space plans into actionable execution plans.
• Validate workplace plans against operational, compliance, safety, and occupancy requirements.
• Manage small- to mid-scale workplace and facilities projects, including employee experience initiatives and operational improvements.
• Cover project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Monitor project risks, milestones, timelines, and performance commitments to ensure successful execution.
• Lead change management activities related to workplace moves, reconfigurations, and space optimization efforts.
• Deliver clear and timely communications to impacted stakeholders and business partners.
• Mitigate operational impact to manufacturing and business operations during workplace changes and transitions.
• Serve as the primary site lead for all Move, Add, and Change (MAC) activities, including workplace moves, restacks, reconfigurations, onboarding, and offboarding support.
• Develop and manage the site MAC roadmap, aligning sequencing and execution with business and manufacturing priorities.
• Own MAC schedules, dependencies, logistics, and execution plans to minimize operational disruption.
• Lead move readiness activities, day-of-move coordination, and post-move closeout activities.
• Maintain accurate CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) data related to space utilization, occupancy, and assets.
• Ensure post-move data integrity, reporting accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Analyze and leverage workplace data to support utilization reporting, capacity planning, and scenario analysis.
• Provide site-level input into master planning and long-range workplace strategy initiatives.
• Develop and evaluate space utilization and move scenarios to support operational and business decisions.
• Partner with Corporate Real Estate and Space Planning teams on future growth and optimization strategies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in: Facilities management, Workplace services, Space planning support, Facilities project coordination, Change management.
• Demonstrated experience leading workplace or facilities-related projects.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Space Planning, IT, Real Estate, Facilities, and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as: IFMABOMIPMPOther related facilities or project management certifications.
• Experience working within regulated manufacturing or corporate environments.
• Familiarity with CAFM and/or CMMS systems.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position is: $123,930.00 - $160,380.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.