Global Design & Project Manager

Asana
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced design professionals who lead global project execution and manage cross-functional vendor relationships.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6–8+ years of experience in office design and project management
    — “6–8+ years of experience in space planning, interior design, and project management.”
  • Individuals skilled in managing global vendors and cross-functional communication
    — “Strong cross-functional communicator skilled in building collaborative relationships across all levels and managing global vendors across time zones.”
  • Professionals who prioritize process-building and detail-oriented execution
    — “Meticulous planner and problem-solver who effectively prioritizes and manages multiple simultaneous projects under tight schedules.”

Things to consider

  • Requires a hybrid schedule with three mandatory in-office days per week
    — “The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.”
  • Candidates must be comfortable with financial tracking and budget oversight
    — “Experienced in managing CAPEX/OPEX budgets, financial tracking, and transparent project status reporting.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with global office expansions and vendor management in your resume
    — “Lead the planning and execution of all new office builds, construction, and reconfigurations across global temporary (co-working) and leased spaces.”
  • Showcase your ability to implement design standards across multiple locations
    — “Develop, maintain, and implement workplace design and graphic standards across all office locations.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to use AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite effectively
    — “Proven proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.”
  • Emphasize your experience with space planning software and analytics delivery
    — “Oversee global occupancy and space planning, [REDACTED] the space planning software administrator, and deliver monthly analytics, test fits, and occupancy projections.”
  • Include examples of desk move management and training support for site leads
    — “Drive the workflow for desk moves and department relocations while providing ongoing training and support to site leads and space captains.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • lead office builds and reconfigurations
  • implement workplace design standards
  • manage project budgets
Typical background
6-8+ years experience in space planning and interior designBachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture

Skills & requirements

Required

Space PlanningInterior DesignProject ManagementBudget ManagementCross-functional Communication

Preferred

AI Tools KnowledgeFurniture Vendor Management

Stack & domain

AutocadAdobe Creative SuiteSketchupOfficespaceLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationWorkplace DesignProject Management

About the role

Original posting from Asana

We are looking for a detail-oriented team player with a passion for workplace design to take ownership of global workplace design and project execution. Joining the Workplace team, you will report to the Head of Global Workplace & Real Estate and execute both short- and long-term projects to support Asana’s global expansion. The Workplace team supports every Asana by creating welcoming, comfortable, and inclusive environments where everyone can perform at their best.

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What you’ll achieve

Lead the planning and execution of all new office builds, construction, and reconfigurations across global temporary (co-working) and leased spaces.

Develop, maintain, and implement workplace design and graphic standards across all office locations.

Collaborate closely with local Workplace leads to ensure design alignment, seamless office expansion, and high end-user satisfaction.

Oversee design-related purchasing, including global furniture vendor management, quotes, and procurement.

Source local furniture and environmental branding vendors globally, maintaining a resource directory and assisting site leads as needed.

Manage project budgets, billing, CAPEX and OPEX cost roll-ups, and annual financial tracking.

Oversee global occupancy and space planning, act as the space planning software administrator, and deliver monthly analytics, test fits, and occupancy projections.

Drive the workflow for desk moves and department relocations while providing ongoing training and support to site leads and space captains.

About you

Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.

6–8+ years of experience in space planning, interior design, and project management.

Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, or a related technical field.

Proven proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with SketchUp or OfficeSpace is a plus.

Meticulous planner and problem-solver who effectively prioritizes and manages multiple simultaneous projects under tight schedules.

Strong cross-functional communicator skilled in building collaborative relationships across all levels and managing global vendors across time zones.

Experienced in managing CAPEX/OPEX budgets, financial tracking, and transparent project status reporting.

Portfolio or website demonstrating experience in office design, environmental graphics, and spatial planning.

At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we’ll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $121,000 - $138,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits

Career coaching & support

Inclusive family building benefits

Long-term savings or retirement plans

In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

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About us

Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.

We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an environment where all people feel that they are respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Source: Asana careers

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