Senior Manager, Workplace Experience

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About the role...

Are you an experienced leader who builds inspiring, high-performing workplaces? Do you excel at elevating employee experience at scale and driving innovation across multiple sites? Duolingo is seeking a Senior Workplace Manager to own strategy and operations for our Pittsburgh headquarters and build an environment that reflects our culture, strengthens community, and supports our people as we grow.

:brain: You will...

• Own and evolve the workplace operations strategy for our Pittsburgh HQ (~500 employees), ensuring our spaces, services, and experiences align with business needs and Duolingo values.


• Lead and develop a high-performing team—including vendor(s), contractors, and internal staff—to deliver consistently exceptional service (e.g., Pittsburgh’s F&B program).


• Manage large-scale programs and budgets, balancing operational excellence with innovation, efficiency, and long-term scalability.


• Oversee complex projects, such as co-leading the Pittsburgh Under One Roof initiative and contributing to cross-site standards and programs in partnership with ESC peers.


• Act as a thought leader in workplace experience, continuously identifying trends and standard processes to enhance hospitality, sustainability, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.


• Represent the Pittsburgh site in company-wide planning, including strategic roadmap discussions, space forecasting, and business continuity initiatives.


• Cultivate strong cross-functional partnerships with IT/AV, People, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and flawless workplace execution.


• Champion a culture of hospitality and inclusion, ensuring every employee and guest feels encouraged, supported, and connected to our mission.

:check: You have...

• 7–10 years of experience in workplace, facilities, or hospitality management, including team leadership and management of multi-vendor programs.


• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, budget ownership, and cross-functional influence.


• Exceptional communication and stakeholder leadership skills, with the ability to advocate for workplace initiatives across levels and functions.


• A data-driven outlook, using metrics to identify improvements, inform decisions, and justify investments.


• The ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-growth environment with evolving needs.


• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.


• Ability to work full-time onsite at our Pittsburgh HQ.

:star: Exceptional candidates will have...

• Experience leading regional or multi-site workplace operations.


• Background in workplace strategy, space planning, or change management.


• A track record of designing programs that improve employee engagement and strengthen organizational culture.


• A deep passion for Duolingo’s mission, with curiosity for language, learning, and human connection.