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Global Workplace Lead

Modal Labs - New York, NY, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-30

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Modal is building a new infrastructure layer for AI—a serverless cloud platform for AI, data, and compute-intensive applications. The company recently raised $355M in Series C funding at a $4.65B valuation and has crossed $300M+ ARR. Customers include Ramp, Cognition, DoorDash, and Suno. You will own the global workplace experience across all Modal offices, managing the Workplace Experience team and setting the tone for day-to-day operations, programs, and physical environments. You'll develop a deep understanding of what each office needs and build trusted relationships with local leads and cross-functional partners. Key responsibilities include: - Managing and developing a team of workplace services professionals, setting direction and coaching performance - Owning operational quality across every office by tracking service levels, space utilization, and fixing recurring problems - Keeping a pulse on local realities and company-wide priorities to stay ahead of business needs - Building the global budget and vendor strategy for workplace experience, holding contractors accountable - Guiding workplace experience through major transitions (new office openings, relocations) - Shaping how Modal's brand and culture show up physically in spaces - Synthesizing data, stakeholder input, and business context into recommendations for continuous improvement You care as much about how a space feels as how it functions, and bring the same taste and judgment to offices that Modal brings to its product. REQUIREMENTS: - 5+ years in workplace, facilities, or office operations, ideally at a high-growth tech company where you built programs rather than inherited them - 2+ years of people management, including leading team members through office moves or openings - Experience overseeing workplace operations across multiple offices, ideally in more than one country - Strong taste and judgment—an instinct for what looks and feels like Modal - Clear willingness to take a hands-on approach and dive into details - Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional partners and translate company strategy into effective local execution - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced workplace with rapidly changing priorities - Excited to be in an in-office role, collaborating with team members in person - Willing and able to travel to Modal offices globally

About Modal Labs

AI / Data / Infrastructure — serverless cloud platform for AI, data, and compute-intensive applications.

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