Workplace Experience Manager

Facilities Manager – Stripe About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the Team In this role, you’d be joining the Workplace Experience Operations team which is part of the broader Finance organization. The mission of the Stripe Workplace team is to build and operate inspirational work environments uniquely designed for productivity and wellbeing. Offices that are warm, comfortable, welcoming and also reflect Stripe’s operating principles and the highly regulated industry in which Stripe operates, where safety, security, and confidentiality are paramount. What You’ll Do We're looking for an organized, flexible, and detail-oriented person who's enthusiastic about – and has a driving need to deliver – the best possible workplace experience for Stripe. You’ll own day-to-day management for our Sydney office and remotely support other satellite offices. This includes implementing programming aligned with the return to office at Stripe, engagement with key stakeholders in supporting office experience & culture, and strengthening vendor relationships to keep Stripe engaged and productive. Responsibilities Oversee daily workplace operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and a high standard of hospitality. Work closely with global Workplace colleagues, cross‑functional partner teams, and functional leaders to ensure that the office(s) you manage is a productive, comfortable environment that reflects Stripe’s Workplace philosophies. Build and maintain strong relationships with site‑specific internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, department heads, and cross‑functional teams. Create great first impressions; manage Stripe's front‑of‑house experience, ensuring both guests and employees have an exceptional front‑of‑house experience. Oversee vendor performance, ensuring that all vendors and third‑party partners deliver exceptional services in accordance with documented standards, meeting both business and customer expectations. Manage vendors on a day‑to‑day basis, including system onboarding and access tracking, addressing issues, tracking progress, and ensuring resolution within the expected SLAs. Implement and support site‑specific workplace programs (e.g., space planning, EHS, food services) in alignment with global standards developed by the Programs Team. Provide feedback on programs to be shared with the Programs team for incorporation into existing and new programs. Site‑specific budget management, tracking expenses, processing invoices, and supporting financial forecasting. Work closely with the Regional Experience Manager and our Finance & Strategy partner to manage site‑specific purchase orders (PO), including creation and tracking, approve invoices, and oversee spend reporting and forecasting for future OPEX expenditures. Support the Workplace team's goals by taking on ad hoc tasks and projects as they arise. Partner with project managers (internal and external), cross‑functional partner teams on new office builds and expansion. Communicate workplace concepts and plans clearly to diverse audiences, including senior executives, cross‑functional colleagues, and employees. Provide remote support to other APAC offices, as needed, including potential for travel. Maintain and update internal office content and resources as needed. Champion Stripe’s operating principles, fostering a positive workplace culture in the Sydney office. Who You Are We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum Requirements 5 years of experience in office/facilities management in a fast‑paced environment with a working knowledge of building systems and operational best practices. Demonstrated abilities and strengths in vendor and budget management. Strength in building relationships with key partners to ensure efficiency and understanding on cross‑functional projects. A proven ability to juggle multiple deadlines and projects; be highly organized with analytical skills. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced workplace with rapidly changing priorities. The ability to operate independently, digging into problems to understand the root cause and delivering scalable solutions. An orientation toward rolling up your sleeves to get things done. A driving need to deliver the best possible experience—you may have been called a perfectionist once or twice. In‑Office Expectations Office‑assigned employees are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, employees at our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in‑office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Some teams have greater in‑office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in‑person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible. Pay and Benefits The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is A$104,000 - A$156,000. This range may change if you are hired in another location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Software Development, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Internet Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr