Director, Global Real Estate & Workplace at Confluent

California, United States

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$209,700 – $251,600Compensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience (10+ years) in corporate real estate, workplace services, and facilities management, preferably within a high-growth technology company
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale construction and office buildout projects from conception to completion
Deep understanding of lease administration, real estate finance, and portfolio strategy
Experience designing and managing flexible and hybrid workplace programs
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage global cross-functional teams and external vendors
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
A passion for building community and fostering an inclusive and engaging corporate culture
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Responsibilities

Global Portfolio Management: Take full ownership of Confluent's current global real estate portfolio, including lease negotiations, site selection, and strategic planning to support our business objectives
Headquarters Project Leadership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of our new U.S. headquarters, from design and construction to budget management and final move-in, creating a flagship space that embodies our brand and vision
Workplace Strategy & Operations: Oversee our on-demand and hybrid workspace model, ensuring our spaces are equipped to foster collaboration, productivity, and a seamless employee experience
Facilities & Operational Support: Provide best-in-class operational support for all global sites, managing facilities, health and safety protocols, physical security, and day-to-day office services
Community & Culture: Champion a vibrant and inclusive workplace community by providing strategic oversight and support for our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Local Experience Ambassadors, and other culture-building initiatives
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing workplace team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and customer service

Skills

Real Estate Portfolio Management

Lease Negotiation

Site Selection

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Budget Management

Construction Management

Workplace Strategy

Headquarters Development

Confluent

Data streaming solutions for real-time processing

About Confluent

Confluent specializes in data streaming solutions, focusing on helping businesses manage and process real-time data streams. Its main product is built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that allows users to create real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Clients, including large enterprises and financial institutions, utilize Confluent's tools to collect, process, and analyze data streams, which helps them make quicker and more informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Confluent offers a subscription-based model for its cloud platform, Confluent Cloud, and its on-premises software, Confluent Platform, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company also provides professional services like training and consulting to assist clients in optimizing their data streaming solutions. Confluent's goal is to be a leader in the data streaming market, enabling organizations to leverage real-time data for improved operational efficiency.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$443.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Best Teammates on Planet Earth - Loving your job has a lot to do with the people around you. Luckily at Confluent, you will find some of the most genuine people who make you excited to come to work each day.

Adjustable Working Arrangements - While most of our employees work typical business hours, we encourage everyone to partner with their manager to make a schedule that works best for them and Confluent.

Robust Benefits - Health and wellness is important and Confluent is proud to offer a total benefits program that ranks in the top percentile of companies similar in size to our industry in our established geographies.

Rest and Recharge Days - Personal time off is great but it is even better when your whole team has the day. Each quarter, teams have three recharge days where the entire team logs off and refreshes before coming back to work.

Weekly Lunch Spend - At Confluent, we have a weekly lunch program called “No Pay Thursday.” On Thursdays, lunch is provided by Confluent at local restaurants and grocery stores, taxes may apply for some countries.

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - Confluent employees work really hard to meet the needs of our growing and scaling business. To make sure that we don’t burn out, we encourage everyone to balance their PTO in an adequate way.

Risks

CTO Chad Verbowski's retirement may lead to a temporary leadership vacuum.

WarpStream acquisition may present integration challenges, disrupting operations.

Participation in MongoDB AI Program exposes Confluent to competitive pressures.

Differentiation

Confluent's platform is based on Apache Kafka, a leading open-source data streaming technology.

The company offers a subscription-based model, ensuring steady recurring revenue streams.

Confluent's solutions cater to diverse industries, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Apache Flink complements Confluent's existing Apache Kafka-based solutions.

Integration with MongoDB's AI Applications Program enhances AI-driven data processing capabilities.

The OEM Program launch can drive new partnerships and expand market presence.

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