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

   

Why Join Us?

At Mariana Minerals, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team reshaping the way critical minerals are sourced and supplied globally. You’ll have the autonomy to make big decisions, the tools to innovate, and a culture that values ownership, smart automation, and collaboration.

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.

Mariana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.