- Define and maintain the global real estate strategy, aligned to DPS business priorities, footprint needs, and long-term growth objectives.
- Lead portfolio-level planning, including scenario analysis, market trends, and strategic options to inform leadership decisions.
- Ensure real estate strategy integrates workplace, site design standards, and long-range master planning.
- Own and operate the global RE governance model, including decision rights, approval thresholds, and escalation paths.
- Serve as the business case approval authority for major real estate investments, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
- Establish and track global RE performance metrics, KPIs, and dashboards.
- Provide leadership with data-driven insights on portfolio performance, cost, utilization, and execution effectiveness.
- Partner closely with: Regional RE Delivery leaders, Property Services, Strategic Supplier Management, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Workplace teams.
- Support enterprise transformations by providing clear strategy, governance, and execution guardrails.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in corporate real estate, portfolio strategy, governance, or large-scale real estate programs
- Experience operating at a global or enterprise level
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Demonstrated experience operating at an enterprise or global level within a complex organization
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business priorities into actionable real estate strategies
- Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience developing governance models, policies, and decision frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in global real estate strategy, governance, and portfolio management, with a strong focus on data-driven insights and performance metrics. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Corporate Real Estate Experience
- Global Portfolio Strategy
- Governance Model Development
- Strategic Thinking
- Analytical Skills
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Real Estate Strategy
- Portfolio Planning
- Performance Metrics
- KPI Tracking
- Business Case Development
Soft Skills
- Communication Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Influencing Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
- Enterprise Level Operations
- Market Trends
- Decision Frameworks
- Workplace Design Standards
- Long-Range Master Planning