Sr. Director Global Real Estate Position Available In Anderson, South Carolina

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Anderson, SC or Columbus, OH Metro Area Reports to:

VP, Global Real Estate Direct Reports:

Regional Real Estate Strategy Leaders (Americas, EMEA, APAC) Position Summary The Senior Director, Global Real Estate Strategy is responsible for shaping and executing real estate strategies that enable long-term business success across a global portfolio. This leadership role will serve as the primary interface between the corporate real estate function and global business units, ensuring that all real estate decisions align with broader operational goals and enterprise strategy. This role will lead the Strategic Planning function globally, overseeing regional strategic planners and ensuring a data-driven, proactive, and collaborative approach to real estate planning. Responsibilities include portfolio strategy development (expansion, consolidation, relocation, renewal, closure), demand forecasting, business alignment, scenario modeling, and governance of strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Portfolio Planning Lead the global real estate strategic planning function, aligning space and location strategies with business unit objectives and workforce needs Oversee (Regions) and directly develop (Operations and BU’s) strategic plans and long-range forecasts for the global real estate portfolio, leveraging data analytics, financial modeling, and market intelligence Direct the development of portfolio initiatives including site rationalization, footprint optimization, and cost reduction strategies Business Partnership & Liaison Serve as the strategic point of contact between corporate real estate and global business units, operations, and HR Facilitate bi-monthly planning and coordination sessions with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and visibility Translate business goals into actionable real estate strategies and performance metrics Leadership & Governance Lead and mentor regional strategy leaders to ensure consistency in planning methodology, data integrity, and execution quality Establish and enforce global planning standards, KPIs/LPIs, and governance processes to support accountability and transparency Partner with Finance to develop OpEx and CapEx forecasts and support real estate-related business cases Continuous Improvement & Innovation Identify and implement best practices in real estate strategy, scenario modeling, and planning tools Champion the use of technology, AI, and automation to drive more efficient and predictive planning processes Lead strategic initiatives tied to sustainability, resiliency, and enterprise transformation Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field (Master’s preferred) 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate strategy, portfolio planning, or location strategy within a global enterprise Strong business acumen and understanding of cross-functional operations (supply chain, manufacturing, sales, R D, etc.) Experience managing and mentoring distributed global teams Proficiency in financial modeling, GIS/location analytics, IWMS platforms, and strategic planning tools Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills Key Competencies Strategic Thinking Business Partnership & Influence Leadership & People Development Analytical & Financial Rigor Change Leadership Global Mindset