Head of Global Real Estate & Facilities Security Operations - Mobility

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

14

This role is responsible for the strategic and operational management of worldwide physical infrastructure, including overseeing our office facility portfolio, managing construction and expansion projects, ensuring efficient daily operations, handling budgets, and building teams to support our business growth.

This role reports to our Chief Accounting Officer and is based in our Centennial VA headquarters, with up to 20% international travel to key locations for expansion or consolidation projects.  

The Team:

Operating in 22 countries with offices in APAC, North America (primarily Centerville VA and London, Ontario Canada), and EMEA, your role initially is to consider the long-term design of the team in partnership with the CAO who you will report to.  Currently there are 6 support people in the UK and US as well as some people in Canada.  Gurgaon will be a large site with an office in Bengaluru as well, with some offices in EMEA. In addition to your direct reports, you will work closely with the team managing the bill processing and budgeting/contracts.

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.  For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Responsibilities will include the strategic management of a company's entire physical property portfolio, including offices and other facilities. This top-level role involves optimizing property operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance, and aligning real estate strategy with overall business goals through activities like site selection, lease management, and financial analysis.  This role will require strong planning and financial skills to refine our portfolio of office spaces.  Security Operations at the sites are critical, including contracts with guard services and transportations (in countries that require it) and contracts relating to cleaning and food services.  Compliance with Health & Safety is also part of the role.

• Strategic planning: Develop and implement long-term real estate strategies that align with overall business objectives and growth plans.
• Portfolio management: Oversee the entire global portfolio, including offices and other facilities, to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Lease Management: In partnership with our Procurement Team, negotiate leases and managing relationships with landlords and external partners
• Financial management: Develop and manage real estate budgets, forecasts, and capital planning. This includes tracking occupancy expenses and ensuring projects are within budget.
• Transaction management: Manage all aspects of property transactions, such as acquisitions, leasing, lease renewals, and negotiations for new and existing properties.
• Reporting: Report monthly performance metrics and strategic updates to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with enterprise and budget goals
• Project and development oversight: Oversee property development projects, construction, and fit-outs, ensuring they meet business needs and timelines.
• Team and stakeholder leadership: Lead and mentor the global real estate and facilities teams, fostering a collaborative culture. This also involves managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners like brokers and vendors.
• Compliance and risk management: Ensure all real estate activities comply with local, national, and international regulations, laws, and company policies.
• Workplace strategy: Collaborate on designing and implementing modern workplace strategies that support employee experience and business needs, especially with the rise of hybrid work models. 

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years in a corporate facilities and real estate senior management role, with a global footprint.
• Strong financial management skills for budget development and execution. Excellent negotiation and contracting skills. Must be able to understand unique needs of each location and demonstrate strong skills in negotiating large and complex lease agreements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of real estate principles, including valuation, market analysis, and site selection.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as MS Office.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans and manage complex projects. 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Has experience with third party vendors and experience with facilities in India, EMEA, Malaysia, and North America.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $137,000 to $270,000.  Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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