Director, Workplace Operations

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Workplace Operations to own and elevate the experience of our global offices. This is a high-impact role for someone who combines strategic vision with operational excellence and genuinely cares about how people experience work every day. Our Workplace team sets the tone for how employees and visitors feel the moment they walk through our doors. We hold ourselves to an exceptionally high standard — designing environments that feel human, energizing, and welcoming, and programming spaces that foster connection, productivity, and a sense of belonging. In this role, you will shape and execute our global workplace strategy, oversee facilities and vendor relationships, and collaborate closely with teams across People, IT, Security, and Finance. You will also partner with leadership to ensure our physical environments reflect and support Perplexity's culture and talent strategy — helping us attract and retain the best people in the world.

This role is fully onsite and requires someone who is entrepreneurial, highly organized, hospitality-minded, and energized by building something exceptional from the ground up.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead and support the development and execution of the workplace strategy and vision, aligned with company values and objectives

- Define and drive long-term goals for workplace experience, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities

- Partner with Event Managers to curate in-office experiences that encourage gathering and collaboration, in lieu of an in-office mandate, while creating an equally welcoming experience for non-local employees and visitors

- Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and productivity across all office environments

- Develop, maintain, and oversee detailed budget proposals for workplace initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

- Manage and oversee budget ownership and ensure accurate allocation of spending, including identif...