Global Head of Real Estate

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Requisition Number: 156865

Position Title: Senior Director, Facilities

External Description:

EA is a leading global interactive entertainment software company and is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands. At EA, we thrive on outrageous thinking. It’s the fuel that inspires the best games in the world. We’re a community of artists, storytellers, technologists and innovators working in one of the most dynamic industries around.

Our creative work environment rewards new and different ideas. It’s an environment that attracts brilliant talent from around the globe. No matter which of our locations you join, you’ll feel the energy and support of EA’s global brand while thriving on our world-class campuses. At EA, the excitement you feel throughout each workday is made possible by a culture that inspires you to do the best work of your career.

For years, we've been building a company where amazing minds thrive. We pioneer, and we dream big. And together, we are changing the way millions play every day. Come join our incredible team!

Candidate Profile:

The Senior Director of Global Real Estate will be responsible for managing our global real estate portfolio across multiple countries and continents. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of the global real estate strategy in support of Electronic Arts long range business plan and the company’s talent and product life cycle strategy. In this position you will demonstrate your subject matter expertise in global real estate portfolio management including site selection, construction, budgeting, project and risk management. Establishing & growing strong relationships with key stakeholders is expected. This role will require excellent problem solving, influencing & strategic planning across the whole organization.

This position will report to the Vice President of Finance, Real Estate and Physical Security.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads a team to develop and realize forward-thinking approach to real estate strategy for multiple time horizons improving EA’s ability to make timely decisions in advance of space needs; ensure the approach and process are well understood by all key stakeholders
Oversee EA’s global real estate portfolio developing metrics and utilizing benchmarks to optimize opportunities, identify trends & understand risks
Optimize EA’s RE portfolio to realize full value by providing best and highest use visibility
Oversee lease management including management of broker relationships, negotiation of terms & renewals and obtain appropriate sign offs
Leads the process for location/site selection optimizing for commercial terms, talent availability, infrastructure and design; works closely with the Design, Workforce Analytics, and Workplaces team on all site selection decisions
Serves as a key member of the M&A team completing diligence and developing a real estate integration strategy
Produce long-range forecasting for existing footprint and scenarios for future footprint and improve capital/opex planning and execution
Accountability for developing and executing a global rolling capital plan and forecast for construction and design projects
In partnership with the internal Design lead, manage RFP process for architect and project management selection, ensuring quality and price competitiveness
Ensure viable plans and establish scope, schedule and budget in partnership with Design, Workplaces team and EA leadership
Establish common operating processes to drive consistency and repeatability for planning and budgeting
Provide management visibility to project portfolio, status and risks through effective and consistent reporting and budget tracking
Foster and build collaborative partnerships with the Workplaces team (Regional and Local)
Manages multiple, parallel projects with minimal direction, exercising independent judgment and initiative with extensive autonomy.
Develop business cases for major real estate decisions working with partners to execute various short, mid and long term initiatives and strategic plans
This position must demonstrate the ability to influence, establish and sustain relationships at all levels of the organization

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to establish vision and achieve strategic goals
Emotionally intelligent with the ability to influence, negotiate and build collaborative relationships across the organization
Strong people leader able to effectively manage and motivate remote teams to do their best work
Proven ability to innovate and drive improvements to existing programs and processes in both the short and long-term
Strong detail-orientation with robust business and finance acumen
Demonstrated multi-cultural skills and global mind-set with a strong customer service focus
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Excellent contract and lease negotiation skills
Superior analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Solid capacity to deal with ambiguity and risk taking
Excellent process design, project management, change management, and consulting skills
Ability to travel globally as necessary

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Business or Finance (MBA preferred)
15+ years of experience in global real estate leadership including managing a global real estate portfolio, including strategy, planning, development & large-scale capital projects
Knowledge of global real estate standards, policies, metrics & best practices
Proven record in working with and influencing senior leaders
Experience managing global teams
Deep experience in supplier selection
Experience with external vendor management

Prefer candidates who possess the following:

Masters level degree in related field
Technology industry or entertainment industry experience
Experience in global or multinational organizations

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 70

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