Full-Time

Head of Workplace Programs

Posted on 11/21/2024

Stripe

Stripe

10,001+ employees

Online payment processing solutions provider

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Category
Transportation & Distribution
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in program management within senior workplace services or facilities management, preferably in a global, fast-paced, and growth-oriented organization
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Deep knowledge of project and program management, with a track record of successfully bringing projects and programs to market
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
  • Familiarity with workplace technology, sustainability practices, and trends in employee experience
  • Willingness to travel to Stripe's global office locations as needed
Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach, and motivate a distributed team and provide direction and performance management to foster team excellence and continuous improvement
  • Oversee the development and management of workplace programs, including Environmental Health and Safety, Food, FM Provider Programs, Transportation, and Onsites and Events
  • Develop and scale tools, resources, and processes to support the Workplace Experience team
  • Drive global operational alignment through the creation of policies, standards, and guidelines
  • Design measurement frameworks and synthesize feedback to enhance programs and processes
  • Establish and maintain standards for conducting program and site-specific business reviews
  • Build roadmaps and iterate on team goals and priorities
  • Collaborate across the Workplace Experience team, Workplace pillars (e.g., Design and Construction, Real Estate Strategy), and cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, HR, Corporate Security) to align workplace programs with broader business objectives
  • Identify gaps in current offerings and develop projects and programs to address them
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to inform strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement

Stripe provides online payment processing solutions for internet businesses through a suite of payment APIs. These APIs enable businesses to accept and process payments easily over the internet. Stripe serves a diverse clientele, including small startups and large enterprises, across various sectors such as e-commerce, subscription services, and marketplaces. The company focuses on simplifying and securing online transactions, charging fees based on the volume of transactions processed. Its offerings include payment acceptance, billing management, fraud prevention tools, and financing options, among others. Unlike many competitors, Stripe emphasizes a technology-first approach, making it easier for businesses to manage payments and subscriptions while also supporting the creator economy. The goal of Stripe is to streamline online payments for businesses of all sizes, ensuring they can operate efficiently and securely.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$8.5B

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Stripe's recent partnerships, such as with Coinbase, highlight its commitment to innovation and expanding its reach in the rapidly growing crypto market.
  • The company's robust financial health, evidenced by exceeding $1 trillion in total payment volume in 2023, indicates strong growth potential and stability.
  • Stripe's selection by major companies like Adastria Group to power new marketplaces showcases its reputation and reliability in the fintech sector.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape, with giants like PayPal and Square, poses a constant threat to Stripe's market share.
  • Stripe's reluctance to go public may limit its access to capital markets, potentially affecting its ability to scale and innovate.

What makes Stripe unique

  • Stripe's extensive suite of APIs offers unparalleled flexibility and ease of integration for businesses of all sizes, setting it apart from competitors with more rigid solutions.
  • The company's focus on a wide range of services, from fraud prevention to business financing, provides a comprehensive ecosystem that few competitors can match.
  • Stripe's ability to handle global payouts and support for the creator economy distinguishes it from other payment processors that may not offer such extensive international capabilities.

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Benefits

Inclusive coverage - We provide a thoughtful and balanced set of benefits that allow Stripes to be their best selves and do great work. Whether that means offering comprehensive mental, physical, and medical health plans, supporting Stripes’ financial futures, providing fertility benefits and parental leave, or making sure Stripes have access to healthy food at the office, our robust programs put Stripes and their families first.

Growth by way of learning - We are voracious learners and teachers. Our Education team delivers an onboarding and product training curriculum for all new Stripes, and hosts expert-led courses on things like project management fundamentals and macroeconomics. Beyond the formal program, Stripes are constantly sharing knowledge with each other through conversation, documentation, reading groups, and informal talks.

A principled approach to food - The food program holds a special place in Stripe’s history and future. These Stripes come to our kitchen from a breadth of backgrounds and experiences, and focus on one proposition—respect. This is apparent not only in the local ingredients they work with or in the gracious, teamwork-driven buffet lines, but also in their approach to growing a global team through sustainable food practices and minimal waste.