Facilities Project Manager

As a Facilities Project Manager at Tenstorrent, you will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of various facilities projects. This includes managing office expansions, renovations, and maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Effective communication with stakeholders and vendors is also crucial in this role.

To apply for the Facilities Project Manager role at Tenstorrent, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in office or project management, particularly in a tech or dynamic startup environment. A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field is also preferred.

The work environment at Tenstorrent for a Facilities Project Manager is dynamic and collaborative, set in an open-concept workspace. You will be part of a fast-paced team, engaging with various departments and external vendors, which fosters creativity and innovation in your projects.

At Tenstorrent, we believe in the growth and development of our team members. Facilities Project Managers will benefit from mentorship opportunities, access to training resources, and the chance to work on diverse projects that enhance their skills and expertise in project management and facilities operations.

Tenstorrent seeks Facilities Project Managers who are organized, adaptable, and possess strong leadership qualities. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, adept problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to ensuring operational excellence across various projects.

The hiring process for the Facilities Project Manager role involves an initial application review, followed by interviews where candidates will showcase their project management experience and problem-solving skills. Candidates will be assessed based on the skill level suited for the position, and offers will align with that level.

Facilities Project Managers at Tenstorrent can expect competitive compensation benefits that include salary ranges from $100k to $500k, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and a supportive work culture that prioritizes employee development and satisfaction.

When answering this question, detail specific projects you've worked on, highlighting your role, the challenges faced, and how you achieved successful outcomes. Be sure to quantify results whenever possible, such as budget adherence and project timelines.

Explain your strategies for prioritization, such as using project management tools to track progress. Discuss how you determine urgency and impact for your tasks and how you communicate priorities with your team members.

Describe your approach to stakeholder communication, emphasizing regular updates, scheduled meetings, and the use of collaborative tools. Highlight any specific strategies you employ to tailor communications to different stakeholders.

Share your conflict resolution techniques, such as active listening, understanding both sides, and mediating to find a solution. Provide an example if possible, illustrating how you successfully resolved a conflict to keep the project on track.

Choose a challenging project you've managed and outline the obstacles you encountered. Discuss how you approached the challenges, the solutions you implemented, and the lessons learned for future projects.

Highlight your knowledge of safety regulations and demonstrate how you integrate safety into your project planning and execution. Discuss any collaboration with safety teams and how you keep your team informed and engaged in safety practices.

Discuss your background in space planning, emphasizing any methodologies or processes you use. Provide examples of how you've implemented optimization strategies to enhance workplace efficiency and aesthetics, and the impact of those changes.

Name the project management tools you are proficient in, explaining why you prefer each tool's features. Discuss how these tools have helped you in tracking project progress, collaborating with teams, and achieving project goals.

Select a situation where you faced significant change and describe your quick adaptation. Discuss how you kept the project aligned with its objectives despite the changes and what actions you took to maintain momentum.

Explain your criteria for measuring project success, such as completion on time, staying within budget, and stakeholder satisfaction. Provide examples of metrics or feedback mechanisms you have used to assess project outcomes.