Global Workplace Lead

Runway

. Own Runway's offices, including their locations, construction, operating costs, and workplace experience .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in corporate real estate and workplace operations, with a strong focus on budget management, vendor contracts, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to oversee office openings and ensure compliance with workplace standards and safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementBudget ManagementVendor Contract ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationCorporate Real Estate

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementLease NegotiationVendor ManagementConstruction ManagementProcess DocumentationCompliance AssessmentSpace PlanningLogistics CoordinationHealth and Safety Standards

Soft Skills

AccountabilityCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

AV SystemsAccess Control SystemsOffice Management SoftwareConstruction Management ToolsBudgeting Software

Industry Keywords

Corporate Real EstateWorkplace OperationsFacilities ManagementInternational ComplianceEmployee Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Runway's offices, including their locations, construction, operating costs, and workplace experience
Handle daily office operations including cleaning, repairs, food, supplies, access control, and health and safety
Own workplace budgets and reporting, including rent, capital expenditure, and operating spend
Run onsite programming such as all-hands, offsites, team events, screenings, and partner and press visits
Determine space requirements and timing in each city with People and Finance based on hiring forecasts
Take new offices from shortlist through signed lease with brokers, Legal, and Finance
Manage design, construction, and furniture projects through move-in
Coordinate with IT and Security on network, AV, and physical access for office openings
Establish local vendors, services, and compliance in new markets
Travel occasionally to other Runway offices for openings or large onsite events
Define workplace standards and assess offices from employee and visitor perspectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Open to candidates based near the NYC office or willing to relocate
7+ years in corporate real estate, facilities, or workplace operations
Deep project management experience across construction schedules, permitting, and short-notice logistics
Hands-on lease and vendor contract experience
Experience personally signing off on a budget
Cross-functional experience with Finance, People, IT, and Security teams
At least one office taken from first site visit through opening day
Comfort writing process documents, service standards, and vendor scorecards
Accountability for offices not visited every day
International real estate, employment, or compliance experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity to succeed regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, origin, ability, age, or veteran status
Occasional travel to Runway's other offices
Salary is part of the overall compensation package
Recognition as a best place to work (Crain's, InHerSight, BuiltIn NYC, INC)