Drive the right sizing of our Global Real Estate portfolio to reflect the changing quantity of employees we have in each location in the 27+ countries we have employees.
Direct internal and external resources to prepare recommendations on the right real estate needs and manage the negotiations to secure such space on budget in a timely manner.
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Lead scope definition, planning, budget development and project management for new office or facility space planning, moves, fit-outs, renovations and new equipment installations. Ensure new offices are selected in alignment with company’s strategic growth plan, meet brand standards and are within expected operating cost structure.
Ensure all real estate leases are optimized with regard to ongoing payments and contractual obligations. Manage process to identify potential at risk real estate moves and renewals to ensure timely transaction completion. Manage restorations as required when vacating.
Work closely with Finance in preparing and managing annual budgets and financial analysis (NPV/IRR) on economic value of multiple transaction scenarios.
Coordinate preparation of lease agreements with Legal Department and external counsel.
Directly supervise one analyst; based on experience and bandwidth, may also manage the in-country Facilities teams (up to 60 people).
Job Requirements/ Specifications:
Degree in facility/property management, real estate law or related field. Additional licensing and/or certification or master’s degree (MBA) preferred.
10+ years managing real estate portfolios across large geographic area, including a corporate headquarter required; international experience preferred as the majority of Groupon offices are outside of US.
Track record leading lease negotiations and following up on contractual lease obligations.
Strong experience leading procurement efforts, negotiating and managing multi-million dollar budgets with a track record of driving multi-million dollar savings YoY.
Construction/capital project management experience, managing space planning and move processes, architects, design and engineering teams and contractors. Experience with data centers, fulfillment warehouses and corporate headquarter locations preferred.
Able to effectively work with multiple remote teams across a region.
Detail-oriented, flexible, creative, fast-paced, customer-first, able to work effectively with both C-suite management as well as junior support staff.
Excellent communication/presentation and strong spreadsheet/analytic skills.
Occasional overnight domestic and weeklong international travel required. Conversant in a second language a plus.
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