Head of Corporate Real Estate Services
Capgemini
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Job Description
Join the leadership team of a premier global real estate organization. We are seeking a visionary and accomplished Director to lead our Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) function across North and South America. This strategic role encompasses oversight of property acquisitions, greenfield construction, leasing, development, and facilities operations, with a strong focus on aligning real estate initiatives to the company’s long-term growth and operational objectives.
The successful candidate will bring a robust and diversified background across key dimensions of real estate, projects, leasing, architecture, planning, asset management, and technology. An international career path within large international corporations—with a demonstrated commitment to ethical and compliance standards—is essential.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned executive with deep market insight, operational excellence, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Leadership: Manage and optimize the company’s real estate footprint across the region, including offices, delivery centers, and strategic hubs.
Strategic Planning: Design and implement long-term real estate strategies that support business growth and transformation.
Site Acquisition & Leasing: Lead end-to-end processes for acquisitions, lease negotiations, renewals, and asset dispositions.
Project Delivery: Oversee construction, renovation, and fit-out projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency.
Team Development: Inspire and lead a high-performing team of more than 20 real estate and facilities professionals.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain trusted relationships with landlords, brokers, contractors, and regulatory authorities. Drive governance with business units, group functions, and senior leadership.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure full adherence to local regulations, zoning laws, and corporate governance standards.
Financial Oversight: Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics for the real estate function.
Health, Safety & Security: Champion compliance with safety and security standards across all sites and projects.
Sustainability Leadership: Promote environmentally responsible practices and energy-efficient operations.
Candidate Profile
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Experience: Minimum 10 years in business or real estate, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Expertise: Strong command of Americas real estate markets, legal frameworks, and regulatory environments.
Skills: Proven track record in commercial leasing, property development, and portfolio optimization. Advanced financial modeling and project management capabilities, including greenfield construction projects.
Values: High ethical standards, rigor, and integrity.
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Job Description - Grade Specific
Preferred Attributes
Experience in multinational and large-scale organizations with rigorous ethical standards.
Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.
Willingness to travel across North and South America as required.
Executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Adept at navigating complex, high-influence environments.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $143,500-$246,500
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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