Director, Santa Clara Workplace Operations

About Marvell

Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

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What You Can Expect

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Facility Operations to oversee facilities management for our ~900,000 square foot design-focused campus in Santa Clara, CA. This includes approximately 750,000 square feet of office space and 150,000 square feet of technical testing labs. The ideal candidate will lead day-to-day operations, vendor management, and preventive maintenance while ensuring an exceptional workplace experience that supports innovation, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
  • Oversee all hard and soft services including MEP systems, janitorial, landscaping, security, and workplace support services.
  • Ensure proactive maintenance, safety, and reliability of testing lab infrastructure, including electrical, cooling, and compressed air systems.
  • Establish and track KPIs for building performance, uptime, and service delivery.
• Vendor & Budget Management
  • Lead outsourced facility service providers, ensuring performance meets SLAs and cost efficiency targets.
  • Develop and manage annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets, identifying opportunities for savings without sacrificing quality.
  • Manage contracts and procurement for services, materials, and minor projects.
• Workplace Experience & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with internal teams (engineering, workplace, EHS, IT, and security) to ensure facility operations align with business needs.
  • Champion a workplace environment that supports productivity, safety, and well-being.
  • Respond to escalations and lead resolution of facility-related issues with a customer-first mindset.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, fire code, ADA).
  • Lead emergency response protocols, including drills, incident management, and business continuity preparedness.
  • Partner with EHS on lab-specific compliance, chemical storage, and site readiness initiatives.
• Project Oversight
  • Manage minor construction, tenant improvements, and lab reconfigurations in coordination with design & delivery teams.
  • Provide facility input during planning and execution of space optimization initiatives and site strategy efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of facilities operations experience in a corporate or R&D
  • environment, preferably within the tech or semiconductor sector.
  • Proven track record managing large, complex campuses with both office and lab environments.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems and infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls).
  • Experience managing outsourced FM providers and holding them accountable to performance and cost.
  • Budgeting and financial acumen, with experience managing $5M+ OPEX budgets.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.

• Preferred:
  • Experience supporting lab/test environments (electronics, hardware validation, thermal chambers, etc.).
  • Familiarity with CAFM, CMMS, and work order systems (e.g., Archibus, ServiceNow, Angus).
  • Industry certifications (CFM, PMP, LEED, OSHA 30).

• Core Competencies:
  • Strategic and tactical leadership
  • Operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Vendor and budget management
  • Problem-solving under pressure
  • Customer service orientation
  • Collaboration and cross-functional alignment

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.