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Director, Global Real Estate

Chicago, USFull-time$166,000–$166,0002026-10-02 → 2026-10-15

Core

Lead the strategy, optimization, and governance of a global real estate portfolio for a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company, balancing owned and leased assets across manufacturing, distribution, and office facilities.

Role type

Director, Global Real Estate (Strategy & Portfolio Management)

Builds

Global footprint of manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, engineering sites, and corporate offices

Domain

Industrial Manufacturing / Global Real Estate

Required skills

Global corporate real estate strategy, complex portfolio management, owned and leased real estate expertise, transaction management, commercial negotiations, financial and business analysis, stakeholder leadership, external partner management

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in real estate/finance/business, relevant professional certification

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Define and lead global real estate strategy including portfolio planning and footprint decisions; Optimize the global portfolio for cost effectiveness and utilization; Lead transactions such as lease renewals, acquisitions, dispositions, and consolidations; Influence enterprise decision-making through cross-functional collaboration and executive advisory

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership