The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.
The Trade Desk is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Workplace Services to lead workplace operations and team performance within one of our major office environments. This role is responsible for delivering a best‑in‑class workplace experience that supports employee productivity, collaboration, culture, and business growth.
This leader balances strategic thinking with operational excellence, oversees complex day‑to‑day operations, and develops scalable workplace programs as offices grow in size and complexity. The Senior Manager acts as a cultural ambassador, brings a hospitality‑forward mindset, and partners closely with Regional Workplace leadership, Real Estate, People teams, IT, and senior business stakeholders.
What you'll do:
Co-Lead and develop a high‑performing Workplace Services team, including both managers and individual contributors, by setting clear goals, expectations, and operating standards aligned with global Workplace Services strategy.
Provide coaching, mentorship, ongoing feedback, and career development support to build leadership capability and operational excellence across the team.
Oversee end‑to‑end workplace operations for a large, high‑volume office, including office services, food and beverage programs, facilities coordination, events support, and vendor management.
Develop and implement scalable processes, frameworks, and operational plans that ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery while supporting office growth.
Manage workplace budgets and operational planning to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with company priorities.
Act as an escalation point for complex workplace issues, exercising sound judgment to resolve challenges efficiently and effectively.
Build strong relationships with senior leaders and cross‑functional partners to align workplace strategy with business needs.
Use workplace data, employee feedback, and operational insights to evaluate programs, identify improvement opportunities, and inform workplace strategy.
Partner with Real Estate, Facilities, IT, HR, and vendors to ensure workplace systems, technologies, and services support productivity, safety, and a positive employee experience.
Lead workplace communications and help shape how the workplace evolves to support collaboration and culture.
Ensure compliance with local regulations and partner with building management and HR to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming workplace.
Who you are:
A proven people leader with experience managing teams that include both managers and individual contributors.
A strong operator who can navigate complex environments, manage competing priorities, and deliver reliable results.
A collaborative leader with high EQ who builds trust and credibility across functions and with executive stakeholders.
Strategic and solutions‑oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong business acumen.
An excellent communicator with the ability to influence, clarify complex topics, and lead through change.
Detail‑oriented, resilient, and comfortable exercising independent judgment in a fast‑paced environment. #LI-LM2
The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is
$77,600—$142,200 USD
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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