About Mariana Minerals
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
The Role
We are hiring a Global Workplace Director to build and scale the physical environments that enable Mariana's teams to do their best work.
This role will lead workplace strategy, facilities operations, office expansion, employee workplace experience, and real estate initiatives across our global footprint. As Mariana grows, you will develop the systems, standards, and operating model that support high-performing teams while ensuring our offices, sites, and workplaces reflect our culture, values, and long-term business objectives.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and has experience building workplace programs in fast-growing organizations. You are equally comfortable planning future office expansions, negotiating with vendors, improving day-to-day operations, and creating exceptional employee experiences.
What You’ll Do
Develop and execute Mariana's global workplace strategy aligned with company growth plans
Lead workplace operations across offices, field locations, and future global sites
Partner with leadership to evaluate, select, and scale new office and workplace locations
Oversee facilities management, workplace services, and office operations
Establish workplace standards, policies, and operating procedures across all locations
Create environments that promote collaboration, productivity, safety, and employee engagement
Develop and own global workplace budgets, forecasting, vendor strategy, and key partner relationships
Lead office build-outs, renovations, relocations, and expansion projects
Partner closely with Operations, IT, Finance, and Legal teams
Develop workplace programs that improve employee experience and operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with workplace safety, security, and regulatory requirements
Drive workplace automation, reporting, and operational metrics
Build and lead a high-performing workplace and facilities team as the company scales
Desired Qualifications
15+ years of experience in workplace operations, facilities management, real estate, workplace experience, or related functions
10+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
Experience scaling workplace operations across multiple locations or regions, nationally and internationally
Proven track record managing office expansions, build-outs, relocations, or workplace transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of facilities operations, vendor management, workplace services, and real estate processes
Experience developing workplace strategies that support organizational growth
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders simultaneously
Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership and contract negotiations
Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities
Passion for creating exceptional employee and workplace experiences
Our culture is built on three principles:
Extreme Ownership – We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate – We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
Share Your Legos – We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.
Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply.