Global Facilities Manager - San Francisco - Ouster

Description

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, robotics, industrial, and smart infrastructure applications (among many others). If you're motivated by solving big problems, we're hiring key roles across the company and need your help
Role Overview

The Global Facilities Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the company's facilities, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and a safe, productive work environment across all global locations. This role is central to maintaining the physical infrastructure, implementing effective security protocols, driving environmental stewardship through ISO 14001 compliance, and championing a robust Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) culture.
This position reports to the VP of IT and Facilities

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management

• Develop and execute a global facilities strategy, encompassing maintenance, repairs, capital projects, space planning, and resource allocation.
• Manage facility budgets, vendor contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee all construction, renovation, and move projects, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and compliance with local regulations.
• Implement and manage a standardized preventative maintenance program for all critical building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, etc.) across all sites.
• Ensure the physical appearance and operational functionality of all facilities reflect the company's professional standards.

Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)

• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard.
• Ensure all global facilities maintain ISO 14001 certification through regular internal audits, management reviews, and coordination with external registrars.
• Establish environmental objectives and targets, monitor performance, and report on the effectiveness of the EMS to executive leadership.
• Manage all environmental compliance obligations, including waste management, pollution prevention, resource consumption, and emissions tracking.

Security Management

• Establish and enforce global security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect company assets, personnel, and intellectual property.
• Manage physical security systems, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and alarm systems.
• Oversee security training for employees and coordinate with external security contractors or local law enforcement as necessary.
• Develop and manage the company's business continuity and emergency response plans related to facility security incidents.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive global EHS program, ensuring compliance with all international, federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits across all facilities to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis processes, tracking metrics to drive continuous safety improvement.
• Provide EHS training to employees, managers, and contractors to foster a strong safety culture.
• Manage occupational health programs and ensure ergonomic considerations are integrated into facility design and workstation setup.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in facilities management, with at least 3 years in a global or multi-site leadership role.
• Proven expertise in establishing and managing an ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System.
• Extensive knowledge of EHS regulations, best practices, and compliance requirements (OSHA, EPA, or international equivalents).
• Demonstrated experience managing security systems, protocols, and third-party security vendors.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget development, P&L management, and capital expenditure planning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels globally.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Preferred

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFM, FMP, LEED AP, CSP, or equivalent).
• Experience in the [Insert Industry, e.g., manufacturing, technology, pharmaceutical] sector.
• Multilingual capabilities are a plus.

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($120,000 - $160,000)

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.