Director, Real Estate and Workplace Experience

Job Overview

Coursera is entering its next phase of growth following the merger with Udemy, bringing together a global, distributed workforce and an expanded real estate footprint. We are seeking a Director / Senior Director of Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience to define and execute the future of work across our global portfolio. This high‑impact leadership role is responsible for shaping and optimizing our real‑estate strategy, evolving our hybrid operating model, and delivering a consistent, high‑quality workplace experience across regions. Partnering closely with cross‑functional leaders across Finance, People, IT, Legal, and Security, this leader will drive scalable global standards while navigating regional nuances, helping position the workplace as a key lever for business performance, employee engagement, and long‑term growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global real‑estate and workplace strategy aligned with Coursera's hybrid work model, business priorities, and post‑merger integration goals.
• Lead global portfolio management, including lease negotiations, site strategy, space optimization, consolidations, and long‑range planning across multiple regions.
• Drive a consistent, high‑quality workplace experience across all offices and flexible workspaces, ensuring environments support collaboration, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Oversee workplace operations, facilities, safety, security, emergency preparedness, and business continuity programs to ensure compliant, safe, and resilient workplaces globally.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, People, IT, Legal, and Security to deliver scalable workplace solutions, operational excellence, and data‑driven decision making.
• Lead workplace technology and smart office initiatives, including occupancy analytics, space planning tools, visitor management, and collaboration technologies.
• Build and lead a high‑performing global team while managing vendor relationships, budgets, and external partnerships to drive efficiency, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in real‑estate, workplace, facilities, or operations leadership
• 5+ years leading distributed teams
• Proven experience managing global office portfolios and strong expertise in lease negotiation, workplace strategy, and capital project delivery
• Experience implementing hybrid workplace models and flexible workspace solutions
• Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions
• Strong financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, ROI analysis)
• Experience with workplace technologies and smart office tools
• Expertise in safety, security, and compliance frameworks

Compensation

This role is available in the following U.S. Pay Zones:

• US Zone 1: $192,000‑$241,000
• US Zone 2: $186,000‑$233,000
• US Zone 3: $171,000‑$214,000
• US Zone 4: $160,000‑$200,000

US Pay Zones:

• US‑Z1: Bay Area
• US‑Z2: NYC and Seattle Metro
• US‑Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VA
• US‑Z4: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WI

At Coursera, we offer competitive, zone‑based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level across four U.S. pay zones. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are.

Coursera is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request at View email address on click.appcast.io.