Global Real Estate Senior Manager

Job Purpose This role is responsible for developing and executing the Company’s global real estate and facilities portfolio strategy across owned and leased properties. It provides governance and functional oversight for site selection, acquisitions, dispositions, lease transactions, facilities contracts, construction, renovations, workplace standards and portfolio optimization. The position partners with business and functional leaders to ensure the global footprint supports operational requirements, future growth, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance and a consistent Company image. The role maintains visibility of portfolio performance, obligations, utilization, costs, risks and opportunities and translates these insights into practical recommendations for facility consolidations, relocations, investments and transactions. Roles & Responsibilities SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE Maintain the highest standards of corporate governance and ensure all real estate, facilities and construction activities are conducted ethically and in compliance with the Code of Business Conduct, Company policies, delegated authorities and applicable laws and regulations. Partner with HSE, Security, Legal, Risk and local leadership to ensure facilities, construction activities and third-party service providers meet applicable health, safety, environmental, physical-security and risk-control requirements. Ensure owned and leased locations maintain required local permits, occupancy approvals, licenses, zoning approvals, building-code compliance and other statutory documentation applicable to their use and operation. Coordinate legal and commercial review of leases, purchase and sale agreements, construction agreements, facilities contracts, easements and other property documents before execution. documents before execution. Oversee real estate and facilities due diligence for proposed acquisitions, disposals, new sites, relocations, expansions and consolidations, including title, survey, zoning, environmental, structural, accessibility and operational considerations as applicable. Maintain appropriate records and approval documentation for property transactions, contracts, projects, permits, licenses and material real estate commitments. Identify and escalate material compliance gaps, landlord obligations, property risks, environmental liabilities and contractual exposures; coordinate corrective action with accountable stakeholders. QUALITY Ensure real estate services, facilities contracts, projects and transactions are delivered in accordance with Company standards, approved scope, service levels, quality requirements and business expectations. Develop and maintain global standards for branch appearance, workplace image, space planning, signage, finishes, furniture and minimum facility requirements, allowing for local regulatory and operational needs. Establish governance for project design, specifications, contractor performance, change control, commissioning, handover and closeout documentation. Monitor vendor and consultant performance through defined service levels, scorecards, audits and corrective-action plans. Maintain reliable portfolio, lease, project and cost data and continually improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of real estate information and records. VISION & LEADERSHIP Develop and drive the global real estate and facilities portfolio strategy in alignment with business plans, workforce requirements, customer needs, capital priorities and long-term operating objectives. Advise senior leadership on footprint strategy, portfolio risks, occupancy costs, lease exposures, capital requirements and opportunities to improve utilization and reduce structural cost. Lead strategic scenario planning for future facility consolidations, relocations, expansions, closures, acquisitions and disposals. Establish global governance, decision rights, approval thresholds, standards and performance measures for real estate transactions, facilities contracts and capital projects. Provide functional direction and subject-matter guidance to Geozone and local stakeholders responsible for real estate and facilities activities. Monitor market conditions, property trends, business growth plans and lease expirations to identify opportunities and risks early and support timely decisions. Champion a portfolio-management approach that balances operational continuity, employee and customer needs, cost, flexibility, risk and long-term value. OPERATIONS Manage or support the management of the Company’s real estate activities, including site identification and selection, property acquisition and disposition, building and land transactions, and leasing of office, industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, R&M and other operational facilities. Lead or coordinate negotiations for new leases, renewals, expansions, contractions, extensions, terminations, subleases, assignments and material lease amendments in partnership with Legal, Finance, Tax a