Head of Workplace Strategy & Operations

Hybrid

Responsibilities

Own our global real estate and workplace strategy,stay tightly connected to where the business is headed and anticipate what we'll need next
Lead site selection, lease negotiations, and build-outs that set us up to scale without overbuilding
Develop standards for new offices that ensure every office feels like Vercel, but is flexible enough to have the local vibe
Create spaces where our teams want to gather and are designed for real collaboration, focus, wellness, and a sense of belonging
Own day-to-day operations across all our locations with consistency and care
Build and run physical security programs that protect our people, including Executive Protection for our senior leaders
Develop health, safety, and compliance programs that are taken seriously without being bureaucratic
Manage the vendor ecosystem and hold partners to high standards while building relationships that actually work Budgeting & Vendor Management
Own the workplace budget and make smart tradeoffs,balancing investment with resourcefulness

As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.
experience across our offices in San Francisco, New York, Austin, London, and Berlin, and help us continue to build out our spaces as we grow.
experience in Facilities, Workplace Experience, Security and/or Real Estate leadership, including leading teams of various sizes
Demonstrated ability to build rapport and credibility with senior leadership and site leaders, driving alignment on long-term real estate strategy as well as day-to-day operations
Experience establishing and managing physical security programs, including day-to-day security operations and Executive Protection
Proven ability to build, develop, and empower a team by fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and local impact
Experience building relationships and collaborating with the Executive Team, People, IT, Legal, Finance and other business leaders
FMP® (Facility Management Professional) – IFMA
SFP® (Sustainability Facility Professional) – IFMA