Global Real Estate Strategy. Define and lead the global real estate strategy, including short- and long-term portfolio planning aligned with business, financial, and ESG objectives. Establish guiding principles for footprint optimization, growth, consolidation, and hybrid work strategies. Translate enterprise priorities into clear real estate strategies and execution frameworks. Portfolio Planning & Optimization. Lead global portfolio planning, including site strategy, consolidation, expansion, and rationalization. Develop multi-year portfolio roadmaps aligned with business growth, cost targets, and workforce trends. Optimize portfolio performance across cost, utilization, risk, and sustainability metrics. Demand Planning & Workforce Alignment. Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and business leaders to forecast workforce and space demand. Develop standardized demand planning models (headcount projections, space ratios, capacity thresholds). Align portfolio decisions with evolving workforce strategies, including hybrid and flexible work models. Governance, Prioritization & Executive Alignment. Establish governance frameworks for major real estate decisions, including approval processes, steering committees, and investment prioritization. Develop standardized business case templates, ROI models, and risk assessments. Partner with executive leadership to align on key decisions, including site openings, closures, and capital investments. Market Intelligence & External Benchmarking. Monitor global real estate market trends, including labor markets, economic indicators, and geopolitical risks. Maintain relationships with brokers, consultants, and industry partners to inform strategy. Benchmark portfolio performance against industry peers across cost, utilization, and sustainability metrics. Scenario Modeling & Decision Support. Lead advanced analytics and scenario modeling to support:Site selection and location strategy. Market entry/exit decisions. Lease vs. own analysis. Portfolio risk management. Utilize data tools, financial models, and workforce analytics to drive decision-making. Standards, Policies & Strategic Frameworks. Define global policies and frameworks, including:Location and footprint strategy. Lease governance and approval thresholds. Capital allocation guidelines. Portfolio risk management standards. Ensure consistency and alignment across regions. Cross-Functional Integration. Partner with Design, Construction, Workplace, Sustainability, and FM CoEs to ensure strategy is translated into execution. Provide upstream strategic direction to guide design, construction, and operational decisions. Ensure alignment with ESG, workplace experience, and operational performance goals. Innovation & Strategic Transformation. Identify and evaluate new approaches, technologies, and trends impacting real estate strategy (e.g., utilization analytics, flexible space models). Lead pilots and implementation of innovative portfolio strategies. Drive continuous evolution of the real estate strategy based on market and internal insights. Executive Communication & Storytelling. Develop clear, compelling narratives, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership. Communicate portfolio performance, strategic recommendations, and risks. Ensure alignment and understanding of real estate strategy across the organization.