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Director of Facilities
4 years ago
Discord is looking for a Director of Facilities to join the team and keep our fortress operating like a greased Donkey Kong mine cart (without all the pits to fall in). You’ll drive the expansion of the team, the growth of our facilities, and the management of our space to keep Discord an amazing place to work. We’re looking for a hands-on leader that can own the strategy on the big projects but still jump into the day-to-day execution when needed.
What you'll be doing
- Oversee all facility operations including office builds and expansions, capacity and space planning, facilities upkeep, and team building.
- Provide strategic direction and contribute policies and perks that make for an amazing employee experience
- Responsible for negotiations and management of outsourced vendor agreements and services, asset and property management, operational design, and project management
- Accountable for the facilities operating budget from development of the annual plan, to forecast and tracking of monthly/quarterly finances
- Manage and mentor a team focused on customer service and fast, flexible execution
What you should have
- 6+ years experience leading the facilities function at a similarly sized (or larger) company
- Experience with building expansion, site selection, and space development
- Customer service oriented with a focus on a fantastic employee experience
- Track record of building and leading a high-performing, cross-functional facilities team
- Experience developing and managing budgets with strong contract management skills
- Proven track record of successful project management, completing large-scale projects on schedule and on budget
- Excellent communication skills focused on building relationships and trust with our employees
Bonus Points
- Strategic thinker who has maintained facilities programs across multiple sites
- Understanding of operational issues when expanding to International offices
- Too many hours in the Sims or SimCity or any game that requires meticulous planning
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