DeepL is hiring a Director, Global Workspace Management

DeepL is looking for a Director, Global Workspace Management to lead the strategic vision and execution of our physical work environment worldwide. Reporting to the VP Strategy & Operations, you will ensure our global offices are optimized for productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being, supporting our continued growth and mission to break down language barriers.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global workspace strategy aligned with company growth objectives, budget constraints, and evolving work models.
• Conduct needs assessments and collaborate with regional leadership to understand specific market requirements and cultural nuances.
• Lead site selection, lease negotiations, and build-out projects for new office locations or expansions, as well as optimizing existing spaces.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in workspace design, technology, and employee experience.
• Develop, manage, and oversee the global workspace budget, including operational expenses, capital expenditures, and project costs, identifying opportunities to maximize spend impact for employee experience.
• Provide regular financial reporting and forecasting to senior leadership.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of workspace professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee performance management, professional development, and talent retention for your team.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, contractors, vendors, and other third-party service providers.
• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, selection, and negotiation of contracts and service level agreements to ensure optimal value and compliance.
• Oversee all aspects of facilities management across the global portfolio, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all workspaces.
• Implement best practices for space utilization, maintenance, security, and environmental health and safety.
• Develop and manage policies and procedures related to workspace usage, access, and shared resources.
• Partner closely with IT, People (HR), Finance, Legal, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of workspace services with broader company initiatives.
• Act as a key stakeholder in discussions around employee experience, well-being, and company culture as it relates to the physical environment.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities and workspace management.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing a multi-location, global portfolio in an enterprise/scaled software business.
• Proven experience managing and leading diverse teams across different time zones and cultures, preferably spanning Europe, the US and Japan.
• Demonstrated success in owning and managing large-scale operational and capital budgets (multi-million USD).
• Extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, including lease negotiation, site selection, and build-out oversight.
• Strong track record of effectively managing third-party vendors and negotiating complex service contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of global workspace trends, best practices in hybrid work models, and sustainable office solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• This is a hybrid role with an expectation of at least three days per week (on average) in our office in central London.
• This role will require some international travel to our global office locations.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree preferred.

Team & Environment

You will report to the VP Strategy & Operations and lead a global team of workspace professionals.

Benefits & Compensation

• Diverse and internationally distributed team of people from more than 90 nationalities.
• Hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week.
• Flexible working hours.
• Regular in-person team events, local team gatherings, new-joiner onboardings, and company-wide events.
• Monthly full-day hacking sessions (Hack Fridays).
• 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays).
• Access to mental health resources.
• Competitive benefits tailored to location.

Work Mode

This role is a hybrid position based in London, UK, with an average expectation of at least three days per week in the central London office.

We are an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace.