Workplace Strategy Lead Fulltime

Overview

At Atlassian, we have a different approach to offices. Office attendance is optional for our employees and that means we need to design our offices differently, using data to project attendance and design and hospitality strategy to build a world class experience that keeps our employees connected and effective, no matter where their home office might be. Atlassian has 12 offices globally and we require a strategist who can sit in the center of people strategy, financial strategy, leasing strategy and future of work principles to create strategies and drive decisions that will be approved by our executive leadership team because they deliver the highest possible business ROI. The development of these strategies require deep collaboration with leasing professionals, the finance team, people strategists and future of work leaders to make real estate decisions that drive our business forward in a new, distributed context.

Our ideal candidate will operate in a fast-moving environment, and be unafraid to develop fluency with talent, finance, real estate, equity and funding considerations and context. This leader has strong interpersonal skills, exercises excellent judgment, is an clear thinker and writer and excels at developing trusted partnerships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Real estate experience is useful but not required. Demonstrated ability to drive strategies at the executive level is required.

This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the Workplace organization. It will be responsible for Sydney Long Term (SLT) strategy that drives transformation and guides design and operational decision-making.

Working at Atlassian

Atlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll get to:
• In FY25 lead the creation of strategies on
• Atlassian Central sub-leasing and cash management strategy, involving CFO and People Orgs and external Developer & Co-Owner partners
• Atlassian Central CAPEX strategy – most appropriate deployment of Capex and lease incentives (incl 380M fit-out budget) through to FY28 including the possibility of equity divestment strategy
• Delhi Connection Hub business case – funding & approach
• Seattle expansion strategy
• San Fransisco sub-leasing strategy
• Austin subleasing and activation strategy
• Global space type guidelines, design standards and refit proposal
• New geo-location – building business cases to support office establishment (or not)

More about the team:

The Team Anywhere team is part of the People Team function. We are a talented and collaborative team with a unique mix of backgrounds from the technology, legal and consulting industries. We are responsible for driving Atlassian’s distributed teams strategy with partnership and collaboration with all functions of the business to evolve through a global and inclusive lens. We utilize external perspectives, tools, and workflows to continually evolve Atlassian’s workplace design, rituals, and strategy. The team encourages decision-making at every level and highly values an open-minded approach and organizational transparency. You’ll join a team that is not only intelligent, motivated, and passionate about Atlassian’s products, customers and the future of work, but also fun to work with

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, or management consulting.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing business strategies.
• Experience in project management and leading cross-functional teams.

Skills
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex data to inform strategic decisions.
• Problem-solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly, succinctly and persuasively for C- level consumption
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in financial analysis and budgeting.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Technical Proficiency: Ideally has proficiency in Atlassian toolset
• Innovative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions.
• Detail-oriented: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business environments.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

Zone A: $205,000 – $273,400

Zone B: $184,500 – $246,000

Zone C: $170,200 – $226,900

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

Our perks & benefits

Atlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits to learn more.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we’re motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.