Senior Workplace Operations Manager

About the role

Bybit, a global cryptocurrency exchange, is looking for a Senior Workplace Operations Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role supports the Head of Global Workplace Operations, who manages and develops local team leaders across a worldwide footprint of rented offices and co-working locations. The aim is to give every employee a safe, productive and welcoming workplace, run efficiently and consistently.

Key responsibilities

• Own the global workplace strategy and space plan, and lead office openings, moves, expansions and fit-outs on time and on budget
• Support lease negotiations and renewals with Finance and Legal, and use occupancy data and employee feedback to plan space
• Oversee day-to-day operations through local team leaders: facilities, maintenance, front desk, mail, supplies and amenities
• Set consistent workplace standards and provide spaces for prayer, wellness and parent rooms
• Help local team leaders support internal events and visits with the Internal Events team
• Own workplace health and safety, including local regulatory compliance, and partner with Security and IT on physical security, access control and visitor management
• Lead business continuity and emergency response plans for every office
• Manage facilities vendors and service contracts, own the workplace budget and drive cost discipline
• Manage, coach and develop local team leaders, and track cost, service quality and employee satisfaction

Required profile

• 10+ years in workplace, facilities or real estate operations, with 5+ years leading teams
• Experience managing local team leaders across multiple countries and operating models, including rented offices and co-working locations
• Proven delivery of office openings, moves or fit-out projects
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety and local regulations
• Track record of managing vendors, contracts and budgets
• Fluent English; Arabic or Mandarin is a plus

Preferred

• Experience in fintech, crypto, financial services or another regulated industry
• Experience with workplace tools such as space planning, visitor management or service request systems
• Facilities or safety certification (e.g. IFMA, NEBOSH)

What we offer

• Study Growth Fund supporting professional development
• Internal events, workshops and team-building activities
• Internal mobility and career advancement opportunities