Manager, Places

5 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Palo Alto Networks Full time

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with personalization and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office with some flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate on the industry’s best cybersecurity solutions together

Job Description

Your Career

We are in search of a Manager for Workplace Resources in Australia, someone who thrives in both independent work and collaborative efforts within a collegial team environment, especially within a fast-paced and dynamic company.

As the Manager of Workplace Resources for our Australia offices, you will be responsible for leading and developing the WPR department, encompassing facilities management, leasing, project management, and contract management. Your role will also involve space planning, overseeing moves, additions, changes, and restocking activities. Financial management will also be a vital aspect of your responsibilities. 

You will collaborate closely with the Safety and Security teams to support Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, forging a strong partnership for effective operations.

You can also expect to engage in domestic and international travel approximately three times a year. This individual will play a crucial role in responding effectively to emergencies or urgent issues, even outside regular working hours, ensuring a swift and appropriate emergency response, whenever necessary.

Your Impact

Leading a WPR department in a fast-growing dynamic environment Balancing the demands of clients, other WPR functions, and other support departments whilst managing a combination of internal and outsourced resources to produce consistently excellent results Full cycle coordination and planning services such as reception, security, maintenance/repairs, mail, shipping/receiving archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal, and recycling Professional supplier management in a corporate/commercial environment Solid experience implementing existing and developing new processes/policies/procedures Planning the best allocation and utilization of space and resources Leasing activities such as renting new space, lease renewals, and renegotiations Project management (hard, soft services, and construction projects) and supervising and coordinating the work of contractors, ensuring minimum disruption to core activities Execute and prepare tender documents for signing off contract in line with company policies and involving the right stakeholders Ability to create and manage operational budgets and calculate and compare costs for required goods and services Success in this role involves an ability to think critically and creatively, plan and execute effectively  Customer obsessed with a focus on experience - daily engagement with leadership Identify and drive workplace initiatives, which automate and optimize our processes Develop teams, optimize employee engagement, and enhance our growth outlook

Qualifications

Your Experience

Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Management or equivalent practical experience or equivalent military experience required Possess a track record of managing Corporate Real Estate, Property and Facilities Management Proficiency in project management, encompassing hard and soft services as well as construction projects - Experience in supervising and coordinating the work of contractors to ensure minimal disruption to core activities Affiliations to Corenet/ RICS/ IFMA

Preferred Experience

Profound industry knowledge and network with the ability to engage in strategic discussions and a deep understanding of market competitors and offerings Demonstrated ability to balance client demands, and coordinate with other WPR functions and support departments while effectively managing a blend of internal and outsourced resources to consistently achieve outstanding results Experience in leasing activities such as renting new space, lease renewals, and renegotiations Ability to create and manage operational budgets, along with calculating and comparing costs for required goods and services Demonstrated ability to execute and prepare tender documents for signing off contracts in line with company policies, involving the right stakeholders Solid experience in implementing existing and developing new processes, policies, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency MCR/ CFM/FMP preferred but not mandatory

Additional Information

The Team

The Workplace Resource team consistently endeavors to enhance our work environment, aiming for comfort, efficiency, productivity, and aesthetic appeal. Recognizing that the workplace profoundly influences happiness, productivity, and our mission achievement, we place significant importance on its optimization. 

As a cohesive team, we manage day-to-day facility services across the organization and oversee build-out projects, ensuring a productive and innovative workspace for our business operations

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers who dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: No.  Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.


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