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Director, Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience

AlphaSense is a high-growth global technology company redefining how organizatio...

Location

United States , Chicago; New York

Salary:

160000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

AlphaSense

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ Years of Leadership Experience: With a proven track record of leading corporate real estate, site selection, and facilities functions in high-growth, complex environments.
Global Multi-Site Expertise: Deep experience in commercial lease negotiation and contract management across international geographies including North America, EMEA, APAC, with the ability to navigate local labor laws and vendor landscapes, while adapting experience standards to local cultural expectations.
Exceptional Collaborative Influence: A demonstrated ability to build trust and drive results with cross-functional stakeholders in Finance, Legal, and IT.
Performance-First Mindset: A track record of building or modernizing workplace programs that drive measurable business impact and support high-performance outcomes.
Strong Analytical and Operational Capabilities: Experience in real estate forecasting, facilities budgeting, decision-support modeling, workplace data, and employee experience feedback to drive continuous improvement to the lived experience of our employees.
A Builder’s Mindset: Strategic, creative, and comfortable operating in both high-altitude strategy (portfolio planning) and hands-on execution (office build-outs).
Exceptional Communication Skills: The ability to simplify complex operational topics for senior audiences and act as a trusted cultural ambassador for the organization.

Job Responsibility

Global Real Estate & Portfolio Strategy: You will direct a complex global property portfolio, leading site selection, lease negotiations, and renewals across North America, EMEA, and APAC. You will manage broker and landlord relationships to ensure our physical footprint aligns with our growth trajectory and financial targets.
High-Performance Environments: You will design and curate physical and remote environments tailored to the specific functional needs of local teams. You will ensure our hubs are optimized for collaboration, innovation, and the rapid execution required of a high-growth SaaS organization.
Capital Projects & Design: You will lead office build-outs and expansion projects, managing external architects, general contractors, and project budgets to deliver premium environments on time and under budget.
Fluid Working & Experience Programming: You will own our Fluid Working approach, ensuring our physical spaces facilitate high-value connection and mentorship. You will ensure our global hubs serve as the premium ‘center of gravity’ for our culture, providing a seamless and productive transition for employees between remote work and in-person collaboration.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Execution: You will build deep, collaborative partnerships with Finance, Corporate IT, Security, Legal, and Business Stakeholders to get results. You will navigate complex interdependencies—from real estate deal execution to physical security protocols—to ensure our workplace operations are seamless and resilient.
Cultural Experience & Global Programming: While respecting local cultural nuances, you will design a unified, strategic narrative for employee experience and community at AlphaSense, leading related global programming and company rituals—such as Women’s History Month and company holiday events—to drive deep connectedness, belonging, and shared identity.
Governance & Financial Discipline: You will bring high-stakes analytical rigor and operational excellence to the management of the global workplace & experience budget. You will partner closely with Finance on real estate forecasting, capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, long-term leases, and employee experience commitments, ensuring our systems and processes strategically allocate resources to high-impact employee touchpoints.
Safety, Security & Compliance: In partnership with Legal and Corporate Security, you will establish and maintain rigorous global standards for workplace safety and physical security and asset protection by modernizing facility management SOPs.

What we offer

You may also be offered a performance-based bonus, equity, and a generous benefits program.

Associate Director, Real Estate & Workplace Services PMO

The Associate Director, Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS) Project Manageme...

Location

United States , Madison

Salary:

133000.00 - 226000.00 USD / Year

Exact Sciences

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management
or 15 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
10+ years of project management experience in design and construction within life sciences, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and industry best practices
Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in a dynamic business environment
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook), MS Project as well as MS Visio, Bluebeam or similar
Experience working in a matrixed organization
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Job Responsibility

Lead, coach, and develop a team of project managers to deliver successful outcomes
Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and support career growth
Foster a high-performance and positive culture rooted in accountability, inclusion, and collaboration
Inspire and motivate the team to deliver their best work in a matrixed environment
Coach, mentor, and develop project managers and PMO staff, supporting their growth through training, feedback, and performance evaluations
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in team practices and recruitment
Persuade managers and leaders to act and/or negotiate with external partners/ vendors/customers
Oversee a portfolio of capital projects aligned with business objectives
Lead the PMO in maintaining visibility and updates of lab space master planning initiatives to align the business on lab space utilization & optimization
Ensure accurate project planning, budgeting, and reporting

What we offer

Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
Paid leave for parents and caregivers
A retirement savings plan
Wellness support
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Bonus eligibility

Fulltime

Director - Real Estate Operations, Asia

Director - Real Estate Operations, Asia Microsoft’s mission is to empower every...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years portfolio management, real estate, or facilities management experience OR Bachelor's Degree or degree equivalent in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 7+ years portfolio management, real estate, or facilities management experience OR equivalent experience
7+ years people management experience

Job Responsibility

Direct the full life cycle of the real estate portfolio for Microsoft’s Asia Pacific region
Oversee managing a team of employees and vendors that deliver real estate transactions, facilities management, construction projects and workplace services while ensuring compliance with legal and financial standards
Manage, lead, and develop direct reports
Fully accountable for the execution of the regional budget
Sets the vision when partnering within one's own team and other internal teams
Oversees and guides the team of construction and project management
Oversees continuous process-improvement programs
Ensures the team delivers strategic lifecycle planning for employee services and facilities management
Engages with and manages the relationship and performance with service providers
Reviews the team's location assessment results and recommendations and provides feedback

Fulltime

Director, Workplace Operations

Reporting to the VP of Real Estate and Workplace, the Director of Workplace Oper...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

203000.00 - 278750.00 USD / Year

Palo Alto Networks

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 15 years of progressive experience in corporate real estate or workplace functions
Proven track record in managing global real estate portfolios and lease administration operations
Extensive experience managing Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) providers and large-scale vendor governance
Strong financial acumen with experience in forecasting, budgeting, and OpEx management
Demonstrated ability to lead, act, and provide direction in the face of ambiguity
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound business judgment, and strategic thinking
Strong collaboration skills to successfully work across business functions and geographies.

Job Responsibility

Portfolio Strategy: Lead the portfolio strategy function including reporting and proactive data management of lease expirations, site consolidations, new sites, and operating expenses
Lease Administration: Accountable for managing the lease administration function including third-party management of outsource providers
Strategic Vendor Management: Accountable for interfacing with IFM providers to ensure timely and accurate reporting of KPIs, balanced scorecards, and QBRs
Systems and Technology Enablement: Single point of contact for managing the integrated technology stack including both internal and external applications and workflows
Global Programs and Processes: Accountable for managing milestones and reporting on outcomes for global programs
Finance & Governance Interface: Single point of contact for Finance and Accounting
Workflow Management: Act as the interface or 'glue' between COEs and Regional Leads.

What we offer

restricted stock units
bonus

Fulltime

Director, Workplace Operations

Reporting to the VP of Real Estate and Workplace, the Director of Workplace Oper...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

203000.00 - 278750.00 USD / Year

Palo Alto Networks Italia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 15 years of progressive experience in corporate real estate or workplace functions
Proven track record in managing global real estate portfolios and lease administration operations
Extensive experience managing Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) providers and large-scale vendor governance
Strong financial acumen with experience in forecasting, budgeting, and OpEx management
Demonstrated ability to lead, act, and provide direction in the face of ambiguity
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound business judgment, and strategic thinking
Strong collaboration skills to successfully work across business functions and geographies

Job Responsibility

Portfolio Strategy: Lead the portfolio strategy function including reporting and proactive data management of lease expirations, site consolidations, new sites, and operating expenses. Develop both site-level and portfolio-level strategies aligned with dynamic stakeholder requirements
Lease Administration: Accountable for managing the lease administration function including third-party management of outsource providers. Ensure active and accurate payment of rent rolls and operating expenses for all sites. Coordination with FP&A for financial reporting and lease accounting
Strategic Vendor Management: Accountable for interfacing with IFM providers to ensure timely and accurate reporting of KPIs, balanced scorecards, and QBRs
Systems and Technology Enablement: Single point of contact for managing the integrated technology stack including both internal and external applications and workflows
Global Programs and Processes: Accountable for managing milestones and reporting on outcomes for global programs. Maintain global playbooks for design, PMO, Facilities Management, and M&A integration
Finance & Governance Interface: Single point of contact for Finance and Accounting. Accountable for active management of financial forecasts, budgeting, controls, compliance, and governance. Accountable for managing the business case process including standards for submissions and approvals
Workflow Management: Act as the interface or "glue" between COEs and Regional Leads. Drive continuous improvement of workflows to drive efficiency

What we offer

Restricted stock units
Bonus

Fulltime

Head of Corporate Real Estate & Facilities

The Head of Corporate Real Estate (CRE) & Facilities – Wilton is responsible for...

Location

United States , Wilton

Salary:

Not provided

ASML

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor / Master degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Business Administration, Organizational Studies or similar
At least 10 years of relevant corporate real estate & facilities management experience in an international high tech industrial environment
At least 5 years of senior leadership experience (Associate Director or Director Level plus)
Preferably experienced in working for a global company or working abroad managing international suppliers and stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinking & innovation
Judgement and informed decision making
Organizational sensitivity & influencing skills
Ownership & entrepreneurship
Drive results and decision making process

Job Responsibility

Lead strategic planning for CRE Wilton, translating business needs and future trends into actionable short- and long-term plans
Align local real estate and facility strategies with ASML’s global CRE pillars and corporate objectives
Develop and execute local policies, ensuring seamless integration with global standards
Drive investment and program plans to deliver strategic initiatives on time and at required performance levels
Set high-quality standards and provide clear guidance to achieve operational excellence across hard and soft services
Lead the regional CRE team and manage a diverse portfolio of real estate and facility services
Oversee supplier relationships, ensuring performance against strategic, tactical, and operational KPIs
Act as regional budget holder and representative for CRE, collaborating closely with global teams
Ensure continuous quality improvement and operational excellence to support business continuity and an attractive workplace
Build strong partnerships with internal teams: Global CRE, procurement, finance, HR, and site leadership to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution of real estate and facility initiatives

Fulltime

Workplace Director

The Director, Law Firm Workplace Analytics will support JLL's law firm practice ...

Location

United States , Washington, DC

Salary:

152000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year

JLL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
6-10 years experience in workplace strategy, space planning, corporate real estate, or related field
Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection, analysis, and presentation
Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
Comfortable presenting to clients and senior stakeholders
Business development interest and aptitude for relationship building
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
Knowledge of workplace planning principles, space standards, and utilization concepts

Job Responsibility

Collect and analyze local, regional, and national law firm workplace data including space utilization, cost benchmarks, and industry trends
Develop benchmarking studies comparing law firm workplace metrics across markets and firm sizes
Research construction pricing, FF&E costs, and project expenses specific to legal environments
Create quarterly and annual market reports on legal sector workplace trends
Build comprehensive database of law firm space standards, utilization rates, and workplace best practices
Support annual construction cost reporting and market analysis initiatives
Cultivate relationships with local construction managers, architects, and vendors serving law firms
Build network within local legal community through industry events and associations
Partner with regional markets to share insights and coordinate national data collection
Establish JLL as thought leader in legal sector workplace solutions

What we offer

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Fulltime

Director, Workplace

The Director, Workplace will play a critical role in shaping the employee experi...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

221000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Checkr

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years experience in workplace operations, including 6 years in a direct people management role
exceptional ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives, thriving in a rapid-paced and high-growth setting
attention to detail, proficient in managing multiple tasks, time management
initiative in identifying improvement opportunities for processes and policies relating to the future of work
demonstrated data-driven approach with an analytical mindset in problem-solving
extensive experience in managing and strategizing for a sizable real estate portfolio
strong expertise in fostering culture and understands the elements that boost engagement in a hybrid workplace
experience leveraging AI and digital workplace technologies to optimize operations and employee experience
event management experience required
IFMA CFM credential preferred, but not required

Job Responsibility

Design and build a world-class workplace employee experience for Checkr employees
take charge of Checkr’s real estate strategy, handling both the portfolio's expansion and its maintenance
lead the design and implementation of Checkr’s hybrid work model, ensuring a balance between remote and office-based work settings
drive productivity, engagement, connection, and innovation within our team, leveraging both physical and digital space
design and execute internal Checkr events, acting as a link to external events when necessary
implement and leverage AI-driven tools to optimize operations, space utilization, and measure efficiency
deliver exceptional workplace services that reconcile cost, business needs, and employee expectations to build a dynamic and adaptable workplace
utilize relevant metrics to measure the Workplace team's success, including financial analysis, business planning related to Checkr’s real estate portfolio, and key performance indicators
stay ahead of future work trends and adapt Checkr’s model based on expert insights and data, both internal and external
oversee daily facilities operations, such as janitorial duties, HVAC maintenance, food service, and general maintenance across all Checkr locations

What we offer

A fast-paced and collaborative environment
learning and development allowance
competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
flexible PTO policy
monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend
in-office perks such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages

Fulltime

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