Associate Workplace Manager

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Seattle, WA · Core Operations : Facilities : Core Operations

This role is for an Associate Workplace Manager at Anduril, a defense technology company. The role focuses on managing the operational aspects of the office environment, including facilities, space utilization, vendor management, and employee engagement programs. While the company utilizes AI and advanced technologies in its products, this specific role is not directly involved in building or researching AI/ML models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Direct and manage the comprehensive operations strategy for the office, including by guiding Production, R&D, Business Development, IT, and senior leadership support functions.
  2. Analyze and resolve complex office-related challenges by determining and implementing solutions that align with organizational objectives and budget parameters, while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  3. Develop and execute space utilization strategies and office planning initiatives by determining workspace configurations, departmental allocations, and expansion requirements based on current operations and projected growth trajectories.
  4. Manage all office maintenance requests, repair requests, and preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring issues are resolved swiftly.
  5. Supervise vendor relationships for all office-related services by selecting vendors, negotiating contract terms, and evaluating vendor performance.

Skills

Required

  • 2+ years of related experience supporting startup or aerospace.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work through moderately complex or routine challenges that require evaluating different factors.
  • Ability to use sound judgement to decide on next steps, and apply existing knowledge to support problem-solving and analysis, with minimal direction needed for new assignments.
  • Strong communication skills both verbally and written.
  • High ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility.
  • Independent worker who can work with ambiguity and drive to outcomes with minimal oversight.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to solve complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

  • Previously worked at a fast-paced tech company or rapidly growing manufacturer.
  • Experience managing day-to-day operations and projects.

What the JD emphasized

  • 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements