APAC Real Estate Region Leader
- Full-time
Job Description
This position ensures that all physical aspects of the organization’s offices within the Region function properly to support the Business. This position will manage Real Estate including market analysis, property searches, lease negotiations, legal and insurance reviews, through to lease execution. This position will provide guidance for renovation projects to ensure the new workspace will provide effective space that accommodates team interaction and the look and feel aligns with Corporate standards. This position also ensures that all functions such as reception, security, maintenance, mail room, cafeteria, and janitorial services meet the needs of their customers and are aligned at locations within and across regions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage local brokers to negotiate real estate transactions
Develop plans that anticipate and meet the changing needs of the teams occupying the space, using lease terms as the baseline for long term strategic plans
Engage Regional and local business leaders to validate and drive real estate portfolio optimization
Strategic planning for site actions
Manage on site Facilities Managers, with focus on daily operations and support of business functional requirements
Responsible to manage Region financials, working closely with Finance BP & GRE SVP, including monthly variance details, forecast updates and annual budget build
Capital plan development and detail reporting
Responsible to manage Region financials, working closely with Finance BP & GRE SVP, including monthly variance details and annual budget build
Drive cost savings initiatives, identify services to adjust or bid
Manage design activities by assessing the business needs, determining the most effective workspace solutions. Engage PM to manage the process
Coordinate with Legal and HR to provide Visa & business registration support as needed
Engage with travel services to ensure proper support and coordination for employee travel
Work closely with Corporate Security to develop global standards for access control systems and on site security services.
Collaborate with Global Crisis Response team, to work through situations, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, theft, etc
Manage, coach and develop FM team members, including country leads and site facility managers
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant education and experience required
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations and real estate management
Experience managing sites virtually across multiple countries
Thorough knowledge of facilities operations procedures and techniques
Solid managerial and human relations skills
Ability to handle diverse and unique situations
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience with supplier relationship management
Strong people management experience
CFM, FMP or other Facilities & Real Estate related certification preferred
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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