Global Real Estate Portfolio Leader

Introduction

At IBM, we believe technology shapes the world, and we are a catalyst for that innovation and creativity. We are on the forefront of groundbreaking change - improving businesses, society, and the human condition.

When you join IBM, you join a culture of openness, collaboration, and trust. Join us and experience a place where you can co-create your learning and opportunities. A place where teamwork and unique ideas are treasured. A place where you can bring innovation to life.

Your role and responsibilities

This position is responsible for managing the real estate strategy and performance in alignment with IBM's business strategy for the Mid-Hudson Valley Portfolio based out of Armonk, NY including Corporate Headquarters. This is a high-profile role requiring direct interaction with senior executives across multiple business units and you will work effectively in a high pressure, fast-paced environment.

The Portfolio Lead maintains the primary Real Estate relationship with local client leaders and site location executives (SLEs) and is the single point of contact for the clients to govern and coordinate all real estate-related activities and partners with all real estate functions to enable performance including project management, facility management, lease transaction requests, and/or other resources.

This role is based in Armonk, NY and will require travel between assigned sites.

Strong leadership, communication, presentation, negotiations, and conflict resolution skills are critical to ensure seamless delivery of all real estate services and to ensure a positive workplace experience.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, GRE/CORPORATE REAL ESTATE POINT PERSON

• Management and lead of client and Global Real Estate resources engagements related to Real Estate initiatives, communication, transformation and change management as required.
• Ambassador for GRE transformation, strategy, and initiatives inclusive of sustainability and innovation.
• Coordinate and lead all engagement and status meetings, including but not limited to annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly business and/or real estate operational and business review updates.
• Provide overviews and tours as required of all assets within the portfolio.

BUSINESS PLANNING AND SOLUTION PARTNERSHIP

• Accountability for total real estate expense budget, P&L for the assigned portfolio.
• Portfolio value optimization and efficiency to both client and IBM.
• Proactively engage business leaders at each portfolio location to develop investment prioritization and provide status updates on the execution of key strategies.
• Develop fact-based scenario planning and educate the business on context, drivers, and options.
• Develop and present content for business reviews.
• Deliver business intelligence and educate the clients on emerging industry trends.

WORKPLACE STRATEGY LEAD

• Complete familiarity of assigned portfolio.
• Align on geographic and go to market strategies across all of GRE, Business Units and other key stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Review and utilize data and operational reports to identify outliers, opportunities, and garner insights over the delivery of real estate services.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Partner with clients to collect and generate requirements and scope for space and investments.
• Proactively drive more portfolio agility.
• Participation in client's goal setting and business planning process.
• Understand the full array of stakeholders, purpose of requests and relationship accountability to avoid duplication of effort, false starts, and confusion.

OTHER

• Cross-portfolio/regional familiarization for cross-training and coverage opportunities.
• Cross-functional coverage with facilities management team as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and off-hours as needed.

RELOCATION

• There is no relocation allowance for this role.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• 7+ years relevant expertise in the corporate real estate and facilities management.

• Experience in construction/facilities project management.
• Experience with budget oversight responsibility.
• Experience working with executive level management.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in real estate-related fields required, Masters Preferred.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Superior team engagement and building skills.

• Ability to travel to portfolio locations as required and needed.
• Quick thinker, ability to prioritize and assess and respond to issues and identify possible solutions.
• Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) - CoreNet certification.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.