Director, Global Real Estate & Workplace

We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.

It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.

One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.

About the Role:

Confluent is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Global Real Estate & Workplace to lead the team responsible for shaping our physical and cultural office environments. In this critical role, you will oversee our entire global real estate portfolio, drive our workplace experience and community strategy, and lead the charge on transformational projects, including the buildout of our new U.S. headquarters.

This is a highly visible position that requires a blend of strategic planning, financial acumen, and hands-on operational excellence. You will be instrumental in creating inspiring, functional, and scalable spaces that reflect our culture and support our dynamic workforce. This is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in our HQ office 2 days per week and as needed for other meetings and events.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What You Will Bring:

• 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.

Ready to build what's next? Let’s get in motion.

Come As You Are

Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.

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