Corporate Real Estate Manager

Corporate Real Estate ManagerEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Job SummaryThe CRE Manager oversees Corporate Real Estate planning, office build outs, implementation and operations to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. Specializes in two or more areas of expertise related to Corporate Real Estate operations i.e, Sustainability, Contract Management, Compliance, etc. Uses wide-ranged advanced experience to resolve complex issues.ResponsibilitiesPlanningOversees corporate real estate planning and operationsPromotes and executes strategic space planning to efficiently manage CRE portfolioHelps support facility-specific cost saving targets to contribute to improved efficiencyOperationsEnsures the regional CRE Ops organization is in compliance with company processes and policies (in particular: finance, legal, compliance, health & safety, security and risk)Create thorough playbooks, procedures and training documentation for the portfolioResponsible for corporate real estate management of offices in EuropeSeeks to continuously improve processes, systems and overall client satisfactionDevelops and manages functional budgets and metrics and provides regular reports as requiredBusiness ContinuityAssumes leadership role for Business Continuity Planning across the regionAccountable for compliance with HSE regulations regarding statutory and building policies and procedures and works to implement safety and emergency preparedness policies and procedures with staffPeople ManagementProvides coaching to a dispersed teamHonors our culture (the Magic of Equinix and the Operating Norms) and holds others to account for the sameProvides leadership and guidance to team members, setting clear goals, developing individual capabilities, and providing quarterly and year-end feedback to individual on overall performanceActively encourages the inclusivity, wellness and sustainability of the department's activities from the grass roots upServant leadership - service to the team rather than the self.  This leader will be in a position to mentor CRE team membersActively encourages inclusivity, wellness and sustainability of the departmentStakeholder ManagementEstablishes and maintains successful working relationships with landlords, property managers and corporate real estate management, as well as appropriate vendors and corporate groupsCollects decision-framing data, in particular data relating to occupancy, ticket responses, spend to date, and cost benchmarkingPartners with counterparts in IT (End user, Network and AV), Procurement, Security, and Operations, providing the cross-functional representation for CRE in region)QualificationsProven years experience as a facilities or property manager within a multi-national companyPreference given to those that have worked across the EMEA regionExperience supporting and developing a distributed team is critical to successFamiliar with complex electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems and strong in “hard” facilities skillsGood project management skills and experienceBachelor's degree in Business Management preferredIFMA, CoreNet or other relevant industry certificationEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.