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Duolingo · 1 month ago

Senior Manager, Workplace Experience

Duolingo is on a mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. The Senior Manager, Workplace Experience will be responsible for owning strategy and operations for the Pittsburgh headquarters, enhancing employee experience, and driving innovation across multiple sites.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Workplace operations strategyBudget managementTeam leadershipCross-functional influenceData-driven decision makingStakeholder leadershipHospitalityInclusionEmployee engagement programsExceptional communication

Required

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

Preferred

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

Company

Duolingo

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Duolingo is a language-learning education platform that offers 98 total courses across nearly 40 distinct languages.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$183.3M
Key Investors
General AtlanticCapitalGDrive Capital
2021-07-28IPO
2020-11-18Series H· $35M
2020-04-14Series G· $10M

Leadership Team

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Luis von Ahn
CEO, co-Founder & Board Member
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Severin Hacker
CTO & Cofounder
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