Director, Global Workplace and Real Estate
About SiTime
SiTime is the Precision Timing company.
Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics, ensuring performance, resilience and scalability. For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT.
Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit: www.sitime.com.
Job Summary
SiTime is looking for a Director, Global Workplace and Real Estate to lead the strategy and operations behind our entire global footprint — shaping the physical foundation of a company scaling fast. This is a senior, highly visible leadership role responsible for everything from the build-out of SiTime's new headquarters along Highway 101 in Silicon Valley to the day-to-day operational standards that keep every global site running. The ideal candidate is a strategic operator — equally credible shaping a multi-year capital strategy with executive leadership as they are rolling up their sleeves to resolve a facilities issue on-site. This role partners directly with Finance, Engineering, IT, HR, and site leaders worldwide, and will be the driving voice behind how SiTime's physical footprint scales to match our momentum.
Location of Responsibility: APAC, EMEA, Americas
Responsibilities
Global Facilities Operations & Maintenance
- Own facilities operations and standards across SiTime's worldwide sites (Santa Clara, San Jose, Tempe, Korea, Munich, China, Shanghai), including building systems, HVAC, electrical, janitorial, security, and general maintenance
- Set consistent global facilities standards and preventive maintenance practices, adapting for local requirements at each site
- Serve as the senior escalation point for facilities issues globally, directing local site contacts, property managers, and vendors
Capital Projects & Space Planning
- Lead the build-out of SiTime's new Santa Clara headquarters end to end, directing architects, general contractors, landlords, and internal stakeholders from design through move-in
- Own space planning and reconfiguration strategy across global sites to keep pace with SiTime's rapid headcount growth
- Direct furniture, signage, and move logistics for office expansions, relocations, and new site openings
Real Estate, Lease & Contract Management
- Own lease strategy and administration across all sites — negotiating terms, tracking key dates, and managing landlord relationships
- Source, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts (janitorial, security, food service, maintenance, construction, and other service providers) across regions
- Own facilities-related insurance programs (e.g., property, general liability) in coordination with Finance/Legal, ensuring appropriate coverage across all sites
Budget Management
- Own the global facilities budget end-to-end, track spend against forecast by site, and drive cost-saving initiatives
- Own capital planning for new sites, expansions, and major projects, and present recommendations to senior leadership
Engineering & Lab Space Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering leadership to plan, build out, and maintain lab space that meets technical, safety, and equipment requirements
- Translate engineering and R&D space needs into facilities project plans and budgets
- Direct lab-specific infrastructure work (power, cooling, gas/chemical handling, specialized ventilation, etc.) in coordination with EHS and Engineering
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Own workplace safety programs, emergency preparedness plans, and life-safety systems, ensuring compliance with local, state, and country-specific regulations