Workplace Experience & Ops Manager

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented leader to own the daily heartbeat of our Berlin office. As the bridge between workplace strategy and execution, you’ll ensure our physical spaces reflect our unique culture and our operations run like clockwork. This is a "player-coach" role: you will mentor and develop our junior staff while personally driving our employee programs to keep the team engaged. Beyond tactical vendor and office management, you will design the "Planeteer" experience—reimagining our space as we grow and fostering a deep community through creative programming. Whether it’s virtual socializing or high-impact in-person events, you’ll be the architect of how we connect, collaborate, and thrive in a hybrid world. We invite you to join our team if you have a combination of excellent customer service skills, a hands-on attitude, and a passion for efficient procedures and policies. Your personal motto is to be “proactive and not reactive,” and you pride yourself on handling multiple concerns at once, all while being composed in pressure situations. You will join a solid team, where collaboration is required, and where Planet’s company and culture takes precedence over all else. This is a full-time, in-office position based in our Berlin office 5 days per week. Impact You’ll Own: Own the daily standards for reception, meeting rooms, and common areas. You are the final eyes on the "look and feel" of the office. Direct the daily workflow of the Workplace Coordinator and Facilities staff. You’ll handle scheduling, task allocation, and—most importantly—act as a coach to help them grow. Act as the first point of contact for service disruptions, ensuring quick resolution with minimal impact on the employee experience. Partner with the Manager to execute office expansions and reconfigurations. You’ll help turn floor plans into functional realities. Coordinate internal moves in partnership with People Team and IT, keeping floor plans and layouts 100% accurate. Create and execute communication plans for office changes, ensuring employees feel informed and supported during transitions. Lead the ideation and execution of Berlin social events, ranging from happy hours and mission launches to company-wide parties. What You Bring: 6+ years in Workplace, Facilities, or Hospitality management, with at least 1 year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to distill complex, sensitive, or controversial data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. Fully bilingual in English and German, capable of switching seamlessly between both languages in written and spoken contexts - b ... (truncated, view full listing at source)