Director, Real Estate

Requisition Number: 155828

Position Title: Director, Facilities

External Description:

Director, Real Estate

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:

As Director, Real Estate, you will be responsible for managing our North American real estate portfolio.  The successful candidate will support our Senior Director of Global Real Estate in leading 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 real estate portfolio management including site selection, construction, budgeting, project and risk management. 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 Senior Director of Global Real Estate.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the global real estate team to develop and realize forward-thinking approach to real estate strategy 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 North America real estate portfolio developing metrics and utilizing benchmarks to optimize opportunities, identify trends & understand risks
• Oversee North America lease management including broker relationships, negotiation of terms & renewals and obtain appropriate sign offs
• Supports the process for North America location/site selection optimizing for commercial terms, talent availability, infrastructure and design; works closely with the Design, Workforce Analytics, and Workplaces team on site selection decisions
• Produce long-range forecasting for existing North America footprint and scenarios for future footprint and improve capital/opex planning and execution
• Supporting the development and execution for North America 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 in North America, ensuring quality and price competitiveness
• Ensure viable plans and establish scope for North America, schedule and budget in partnership with Design, Workplaces team and EA leadership
• Provide management visibility for North America 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 for North America with minimal direction, exercising judgment and initiative with extensive autonomy.
• Working with the Senior Director of Global Real Estate, develop business cases for North America 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
• 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
• Experience in North American real estate leadership, including management of a real estate portfolio, including strategy, planning, development & large-scale capital projects
• Knowledge of North American real estate standards, policies, metrics & best practices
• Proven record in working with and influencing senior leaders
• Experience managing teams
• Experience in supplier selection
• Experience with external vendor management

Prefer candidates who possess the following:

• Technology industry or entertainment industry experience
• Experience in global or multinational organizations

 

 

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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.

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

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.