AD, Global Real Estate & Workplace (Ridgefield, CT, United States, Connecticut)
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Description
The Associate Director, Global Real Estate & Workplace is end-to-end accountable to execute global real estate and workplace strategy, projects, priorities and targets within the assigned sites and network with a focus on the Americas Region. Acting as the single point of contact regarding all lease and property related topics in the assigned sites and network for the GFE Organization and the local businesses. This role has end-to-end accountability for safeguarding effective solution delivery and performance management for assigned sites and network.
This includes for assigned sites and network:
Translating global processes and guidelines into sites/network specifics
Responsibility for execution of assigned projects
Standardization and improvement of process and service efficiency and quality regarding real estate & workplace solutions and their implementation
Organizing project team and skills efficiently to support sites with high quality services (internal & external teams)
Ensuring governance / compliance to local and site-specific regulations and ensuring the company's reputation
Service provider management (escalation level, order management, addendums or change requests to the contract in alignment with global standards and alignment with other functions)
Reliable budget planning process by delivering relevant data and insights
Compensation Data
The base salary range for this position is $165,600 to $248,400. The position may be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation assistance, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company-sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains assigned site and network relationships as well as external stakeholder relationships (e.g. service providers, landlords, etc.)
Risk identification & mitigation measures Reporting to Global Head of Real Estate & REFM Commercial Sites.
Developing real estate solutions based on global portfolio strategies and deliver transaction management / implementation of agreed asset plans.
Regular check of lease portfolio, e.g. track lease expiry list and real estate market development and provide lease negotiation strategies.
Proper and audit proof project documentation, e.g. project closure & PPM tool.
Supporting global RE&FM with knowledge about assigned sites/network and insights in M&A / Carve-out activities - per request.
Manage real estate related queries and problems Exchange and alignment with Global (Senior) FM Manager and local FM leads.
Translates and adapts Global Workplace & Project management standards into assigned sites/network workplace solutions, including alignment with stakeholders (HR, IT).
Implement and manage contracts from assigned sites/network perspective supporting global RE Vendor Manager in conception and selection processes for Real Estate, Workplace & Project management suppliers/ consultants Contract lifecycle management- performance measurement (SLA and KPI tracking on regional level, budget monitoring, feedback gathering) Supplier Relationship Management.
Steady evaluation and optimization of supplier landscape and service.
Requirements
Bachelor degree and education or similar within Economics, Engineering or Legal or completed commercial education with in-service training in the field of Real Estate management, Architecture, Project / Construction Management, or Workplace & Design.
Ten-plus (10+) years of practical experience within Real Estate (transactions, financial, legal, strategic, etc.) positions as well as experienced in leadership of complex project teams.
Experience in international Real Estate projects incl. CapEx projects (time, cost, quality, budget adhered to).
Proven track record in a global environment (incl different cultures) and global matrix organizations, preferable with working experience in at least two different countries.
Very good knowledge of Real Estate market mechanism (especially Corporate Real Estate, Leasing & Investment, and Asset Management, Workplace, Design & Project Management)
Strong influential communication / networking skills and ability to liaise with other strong personalities inside and outside the organization, act as an agile change agent.
Strong analytical skills and creation of meaningful decision documents, including influential storytelling presentations.
Financial modelling skills and proficient in MS Office especially MS Excel (e.g. for benchmarking).
Strong business process knowledge and a demonstrated capability to apply new technology and AI solutions in addressing complex business issues.
Fluent written and spoken English; an additional language is strongly preferred
Ability to manage & oversee multiple projects simultaneously incl. strong Project Management skills.
Self-driven, self-organized, and self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, and legibility.
Eligibility Requirements :
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
Must be 18 years of age or older.
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