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# Sr Manager, Real Estate and Workplace at ALSO

- **Company:** ALSO
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/ridealso/62c1f990-6cd8-4c48-85d6-a14da0ceb9d7

## Job description

About ALSO. We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

ALSO is seeking an execution-driven Sr Manager, Real Estate & Workplace, to lead workplace strategy, projects, programs, and teams based in our Palo Alto HQ for a global multi-site portfolio spanning office, R&D labs, commercial hubs, and retail.

This role owns team leadership, strategic planning, critical project execution, and executive-level representation alongside the Director, partnering daily with IT, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, Insurance, People, and cross functional key stakeholders. Success requires ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, drive R&D projects to execution, disciplined governance, financial rigor, 3rd party management, and the ability to anticipate space and workplace service needs (ie, mail, logistics, culinary, janitorial, and moves). Onsite 3-5 days/week, with off-hours availability for time-sensitive and critical issues.

## What You Will Do

## Team & Program Leadership

- Lead the Real Estate & Workplace team (operations, facilities, mail, logistics, culinary, janitorial) as deputy lead, balancing competing priorities with long-term focus.
- Manage projects end to end, including portfolio administration, R&D lab build-outs, workplace programs, and occupancy data.

Strategic Space Planning & Occupancy Analysis

- Own headcount and occupancy analysis, turning hiring plans and growth into space strategy, capacity models, and scenarios.
- Drive long-range workplace strategy and partner with Finance and Analytics on forecasting and tradeoff recommendations to leadership.

Vendor, Contract & Budget Management

- Manage vendors, consultants, landlords, and GCs with negotiation and financial accountability.
- Own budget tracking, forecasting, and RFPs with Purchasing and Finance, and oversee lease transactions end to end with Legal and Risk.

Cross-Functional Partnership

- Act as the connective tissue across IT, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Legal/Compliance, Analytics, and G&A.
- Support Executive Assistants on space, logistics, and events, and communicate credibly with landlords, brokers, executives, and building inspectors.

Technical R&D Project Delivery & Operations

- Coordinate lab infrastructure and equipment installs with Engineering and vendors.
- Partner with the IT and EHS & Security Manager on life-safety and compliance, and serve as a point of contact for after-hours facilities emergencies.

Process Governance & Data Enablement

- Implement standard PM frameworks, ticketing, and KPI/milestone dashboards.
- Adopt new technology and AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows as the portfolio grows.

## What You Will Bring

- 7+ years of progressive real estate, workplace, or facilities operations experience, with demonstrated growth from individual execution into a leadership scope.
- Track record leading teams and operating as a trusted second-in-command.
- Comfortable partnering across IT, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Purchasing, and communicating credibly from AHJs to executives.
- Working knowledge of commercial leases, vendor contracts, and budget/financial management.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities; adaptable to new technology, software, and AI-assisted tools.
- Familiarity with EHS, physical security concepts, and specialized lab/R&D infrastructure preferred (this role partners with a dedicated EHS & Security Manager rather than owning those programs directly).
- Experience scaling high-tech, EV, or R&D lab environments strongly preferred.
- Able to respond to occasional off-hours emergencies.

The salary for this position ranges from $200,000 - $220,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

## Perks and Benefits

- Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also. with FSA & HSA options.
- One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
- Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
- Flexible time off.
- 401(k) match.

Why ALSO. We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed. We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

## About ALSO

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ALSO is an electric mobility company designing and building small, vertically integrated electric vehicles for moving people and goods, originally incubated within Rivian.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C, Unicorn)
- **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2025
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed; the company was formed as a stealth team within Rivian before spinning out as an independent entity.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Manufacturing / Electric Mobility
- **Target customers**: B2C (urban consumers) and B2B (logistics, delivery, and transportation partners)
- **Mission**: To build the world’s best small vehicles for moving people and goods, driven and autonomous, with a focus on sustainability and rethinking transportation from first principles.

## Products & Services
Based on publicly available information, ALSO has not yet announced specific product names beyond the “TM” and “TM-” references on its website. The company is developing a vertically integrated technology platform that spans motors, batteries, electronics, and software. Its product lineup includes small EVs for both consumer and commercial use, with a flagship vehicle set to launch in early 2026.

- **[Flagship Small EV (unnamed)]**: A vertically integrated, small electric vehicle for urban and commercial use. It combines in-house powertrain, battery, electronics, and autonomy software. Launch expected in early 2026, initially in the U.S. and Europe. [ridealso.com](https://ridealso.com/pages/news)
- **Commercial Platform**: ALSO works with logistics, delivery, and transportation partners to deliver custom solutions at scale. [ridealso.com](https://ridealso.com/pages/company)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: $1–2.5B (unicorn status) as of March 2026 (latest valuation per Dealroom). [dealroom.co](https://dealroom.co/companies/ridealso-com/)
- **Total Funding**: $505M across four rounds.
  - Corporate Round (Feb 2025) – 1 investor
  - Series B (Mar 2025) – $105M led by Eclipse
  - Venture Round (Aug 2025) – $200M led by Greenoaks
  - Series C (Mar 2026) – $200M led by Greenoaks, with participation from other investors
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Eclipse Ventures, Greenoaks. ALSO works with commercial partners in logistics and transportation sectors.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 290.9% year-over-year to 205 employees (LinkedIn, as of mid-2026). The company is actively hiring 48 open positions across engineering, product, and operations. It operates in five countries (U.S., Taiwan, U.K., South Africa, China). Strong talent inflow from Rivian (56 employees), Tesla, Apple, and Cruise. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridealso)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertically Integrated Technology**: In-house development of motors, batteries, electronics, and software enables a tightly optimized, high-performance EV platform.
- **Rivian Pedigree**: Originally incubated within Rivian, benefiting from automotive rigor and advanced software/autonomy expertise.
- **Focus on Small EVs**: Addresses a rapidly growing market segment where 80% of car trips are under 15 miles, with urban population projected to reach 7 billion by 2050.
- **Strong Financial Backing**: $505M in funding from top-tier investors, providing ample runway for product launch and scaling.

## Strategic Focus
- **Product Launch**: Introduce the flagship small EV in early 2026, first in the U.S. and Europe, then globally.
- **Commercial Expansion**: Deepen partnerships with logistics, delivery, and transportation companies to scale custom vehicle solutions.
- **Technology Platform**: Continue to advance in-house autonomy, sensing, and connectivity features to differentiate the user experience.
- **Talent Growth**: Rapidly hiring across engineering, design, and operations to support product development and future scaling.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees are described as “builders, technologists, designers, and dreamers” focused on creating sustainable, delightful mobility.
- **High-Growth Environment**: Headcount has tripled year-over-year, offering early employees significant impact and career acceleration.
- **Top-Tier Team**: Colleagues come from Rivian, Tesla, Apple, Cruise, and other elite companies, fostering a culture of craft and excellence.
- **Technical Depth**: Opportunities to work on cutting-edge EV hardware, software, autonomy, and battery systems. Open roles include Senior Software Engineer (ML), Motor Controls Engineer, Battery Design Engineer, and Staff Reliability Engineer.
- **Office Locations**: Hubs in Palo Alto (vehicle engineering, software, design), Seattle (customer experience & commerce), and Taichung, Taiwan (supply chain & logistics). The work policy is not explicitly stated but likely hybrid or office-first given the hardware focus.
- **Perks**: Not publicly detailed, but as a well-funded unicorn, competitive compensation and equity packages are standard.

## Sources
1. [ridealso.com](https://ridealso.com/pages/company)
2. [ridealso.com](https://ridealso.com/pages/news)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridealso)
4. [dealroom.co](https://dealroom.co/companies/ridealso-com/)
5. [ridealso.com](https://ridealso.com/)

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