Workplace & Facilities Manager

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities. Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back? , as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations. Location: Hong Kong Type: Full Time The Role We are seeking an experienced Workplace Facilities Manager to lead all workplace and facilities operations for our Hong Kong office. This is a senior individual contributor role with high ownership and visibility — ideal for someone who has led office expansion projects in fast-paced, high-growth environments and brings experience from multinational companies or multi-country operations You will be the go-to person for all things workplace in Hong Kong — partnering closely with our US headquarters, leading office expansion projects end-to-end, managing vendors, and ensuring our team has an exceptional, safe, and compliant work environment. This is an incredible opportunity to shape the workplace experience for a growing tech company, with high autonomy, direct impact, and exposure to senior leadership. The role may expand as the company grows. What You'll Do Workplace Strategy Expansion Partner with leadership to translate headcount growth plans into workspace requirements and expansion strategies, with scalable processes to ensure smooth execution. Lead office expansion and build-out projects end-to-end — including site selection, lease negotiation, design, construction management, and move-in coordination. Liaise with realtors, landlords, and co-working space providers to explore options and negotiate favourable terms, and manage the bidding and vendor selection process for construction and fit-out projects. Communicate project status, timelines, and key decisions to stakeholders and US headquarters Facilities Operations Management Ensure the workplace is fully operational, well-maintained, and compliant with local laws, building regulations, and tenancy agreements. Own workplace safety and security, including policies, access control systems, CCTV, fire safety equipment, first-aid provisions, and emergency procedures. Set up and maintain all utilities and infrastructure — electricity, water, internet, and IT/AV equipment. Manage the workplace improvement backlog, prioritising based on stakeholder needs and budget, and working with vendors to execute will be ongoing responsibilities. Partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations on lease management, renewals, insurance, and business registration compliance is also essential Manage office administration team and be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of workplace. Budget Stakeholder Management Own and manage the workplace and facilities budget, including obtaining approvals and reviewing expenses for expansion and improvement projects. Collect workplace requirements and feedback from employees and stakeholders to continuously improve the office experience, fostering a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)