Workplace Manager

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Core Operations : Facilities : Core Operations

This role is for a Workplace Manager at Anduril, a defense technology company. The manager will oversee day-to-day office operations, manage vendors, handle office maintenance, and coordinate workplace projects to ensure an efficient and positive work environment. The role supports internal office functions and contributes to the overall success of the company.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage the day-to-day general office operations, including coordinating logistics and support across teams such as Production, R&D, Business Development, IT, and senior leadership in the southern California region.
  2. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address office-related concerns and implement solutions that foster a positive and productive work environment.
  3. Own seating arrangements, space utilization, and onboarding logistics for new hires, ensuring alignment with current and future headcount needs.
  4. Manage all office maintenance and repair requests, preventative maintenance schedules, and ensuring issues are resolved swiftly.
  5. Manage all vendor relationships for all office-related services (e.g., cleaning services, and maintenance support).

Skills

Required

  • 3+ years of related experience
  • strong organizational and time management skills
  • operational expertise and strategic thinking
  • proven ability to solve complex workplace challenges
  • Experience using data and analytics to inform decisions and implement measurable improvements
  • strong communication skills both verbally and written
  • high ownership and low ego
  • independent worker
  • work with ambiguity
  • drive to outcomes with minimal oversight
  • strong attention to detail
  • 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements
  • multi-site management
  • solving complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting startup or aerospace strongly preferred
  • Previously worked at a fast-paced tech company or rapidly growing manufacturer
  • Experience managing day-to-day operations and projects

What the JD emphasized

  • strong analytical ability
  • exceptional communication skills
  • ability to build business partnerships with third party providers
  • ability to resolve challenging problems with minimal guidance
  • strong outcome orientation
  • high humility
  • independent worker
  • work with ambiguity
  • drive to outcomes with minimal oversight
  • strong attention to detail
  • attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements
  • multi-site management
  • solving complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way