Global Head Corporate Real Estate

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Job Overview:

We are hiring a highly experienced leader to head the global Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Security, and Transportation function. This senior-level role is responsible for leading facility strategy, optimising real estate assets, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, and overseeing global administrative operations across all locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end global facilities, real estate, employee transportation, travel, and security operations.
• Develop long-term strategic plans aligned with business growth and cost optimization.
• Drive infrastructure modernization, compliance frameworks, emergency preparedness, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance for real estate, security, housekeeping, and transport.
• Implement automated facility management tools and standardize global SOPs.
• Coordinate across finance, HR, legal, and IT for seamless execution of business continuity and workplace solutions.
• Lead and mentor regional facility teams, ensuring consistent service levels and adherence to global policies.
• Serve as the executive point of contact for internal stakeholders and external agencies related to infrastructure and services.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering / Management / Administration (Master’s preferred).
• 20+ years of experience in facilities, administration, real estate, or infrastructure roles (global scale preferred).
• In-depth understanding of commercial real estate operations, facility planning, space optimisation, and compliance.
• Proven expertise in contract negotiation, budget oversight, and cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team development skills.
• Hands-on experience leading large teams, multi-location operations, and cost-effective project execution.