Head of Workplace Strategy & Operations

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.

For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. 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.

Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.

We're looking for someone who genuinely loves building great workplaces - a hands-on leader who can think big about global strategy while still caring deeply about the details that make an office a place our employees actually want to be. You'll own the 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.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise and knows how to use it creatively by cutting through unnecessary steps, making the right calls quickly, and delivering high-quality outcomes without defaulting to the obvious path. We need someone who thinks differently to get things done with both speed and intentionality. Most importantly, you won't wait for perfect. Instead, you'll ship, learn, and keep making it better. This role is based in San Francisco 5 days a week.

Global Strategy & Expansion

Workplace Experience

Facilities Operations, Safety & Security

Budgeting & Vendor Management

• 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
• Partner closely with senior leadership and site leaders to gather input, build alignment, and ensure long-term real estate plans reflect both business priorities and the on-the-ground reality of each location
• Create spaces where our teams want to gather and are designed for real collaboration, focus, wellness, and a sense of belonging

• 8-10 years of experience in Facilities, Workplace Experience, Security and/or Real Estate leadership, including leading teams of various sizes
• Proven success at companies in the high tech space that evolved into first spaces, multiple spaces and then to regional spaces, with a track record of being scrappy, creative, and resourceful in scaling operations efficiently
• 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
• Passion for creating people-centered, inclusive environments, through design and experiences

• FMP® (Facility Management Professional) – IFMA
• SFP® (Sustainability Facility Professional) – IFMA
• LEED Accreditation – U.S. Green Building Council
• Project Management Certification (e.g. PMP) – a plus
• OSHA or local safety compliance training

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $220,000-$265,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.