Workplace Operations Manager

Plaid · Fintech · New York, NY · Workplace Experience

This role is for a Workplace Operations Manager at Plaid, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and facility management for their NYC and Raleigh offices. The manager will lead a team, manage vendors, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and ensure a positive employee experience. The role requires strong organizational skills, customer service orientation, and experience in facilities operations and people management.

What you'd actually do

  1. Oversee day-to-day operations for Plaid’s NYC and Raleigh offices, including workplace services (janitorial, food & beverage, guest services, etc.), facility maintenance, and repair.
  2. Manage and coach 3 workplace operations team members across NYC and Raleigh, NC
  3. Ensure the office is organized, clean, and operating smoothly to create a positive employee experience.
  4. Lead space planning efforts to optimize office layout, seating arrangements, and space utilization in line with business needs.
  5. Manage and maintain relationships with all workplace vendors (e.g., food & beverage, janitorial, security, etc.).

Skills

Required

  • Office Management
  • Facilities Management
  • People Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Space Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Ticketing Systems
  • G Suite
  • Slack
  • Jira
  • Envoy

Nice to have

  • Ability to bring fresh ideas and lead them through to execution and implementation.
  • Ability to advocate for ideas, lead in areas of expertise, and commit to decisions.
  • Appetite for growth and a proactive approach to learning.
  • Proven track record of anticipating needs and solving problems creatively.

What the JD emphasized

  • 5-7 years of experience in Office Management, Facilities or a similar role.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience managing people and teams.
  • Expert understanding of facilities operations, space planning, and vendor management.
  • In-office requirement 5 days a week.