Head of US Real Estate
Core
Leading and delivering Howden's Corporate Real Estate strategy across North and South America, ensuring the business has the right locations and workplaces to support growth.
Role type
Senior regional Head of Corporate Real Estate
Builds
Corporate real estate portfolio, workplace solutions, and operational models for the Americas
Domain
Corporate Real Estate / Facilities Management / Property Portfolio Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: This is a misclassification in the schema options for this role type, but strictly following the 'Deliverable' key constraint, the closest fit for physical assets management is often 'infrastructure' or 'product features' in generic schemas. However, the role manages physical assets. Let's map to 'infrastructure' as it involves capital projects and facilities, or 'product features' if viewed as delivering the 'workplace product'. Given the options, 'infrastructure' fits capital projects best, but the role is about the 'workplace'. Let's select 'product features' as the 'workplace' is the product being delivered to employees, or 'infrastructure' for the physical buildings. The prompt options are fixed. I will choose 'infrastructure' as it covers capital projects and facilities management governance which are core physical deliverables.) -> Actually, looking at the list: production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work. 'Infrastructure' is the best fit for managing buildings and capital projects.
Required skills
Portfolio strategy, lease transactions, capital project management, facilities management governance, supplier management, financial performance analysis, stakeholder management, negotiation, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Experience in fast-paced high-growth businesses, entrepreneurial environment adaptability, team building and talent development
Technologies
None explicitly listed (focus is on strategic and operational management)
Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional real estate strategy, manage portfolio acquisitions and disposals, oversee capital projects and office openings, establish facilities management operating models, manage regional budgets and cost optimization, lead executive reporting and steering committees
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with regional leadership scope
