- This role is ideal for someone accustomed to working within a global technology company, collaborating with global team members, and skilled in developing and sustaining stakeholder relationships. A business-focused mindset is essential.

What Youll Do:

- Real Estate Portfolio Management: Oversee and strategize the APAC real estate portfolio, ensuring space and resources are optimized to meet our evolving needs.
- Workplace Services: Lead the charge in delivering top-notch workplace services, maintaining high standards of safety, health, and environmental practices, and managing budgets effectively.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders and partners, acting as the go-to person for all workplace-related matters in the APAC region.
- Sustainability Programs: Champion sustainability initiatives and programs, reducing our environmental impact and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility.
- Leadership and Coordination: Provide strong leadership, coordination, and guidance across all APAC sites, fostering a culture of excellence within the workplace operations team.
- Strategic Alignment: Ensure regional operations align with global strategies while addressing APAC-specific needs, collaborating with global workplace leaders on key projects.
- Growth and Expansion: Spearhead the scaling of real estate, facilities, and workplace services to support rapid growth, especially in booming locations like Bengaluru.
- Operational Efficiency:



Optimize workplace services and sustainable practices to enhance operational efficiency and support business productivity and employee satisfaction across APAC.
- Security and Safety: Collaborate closely with Security and Safety teams to ensure that all APAC locations adhere to safety and security protocols and comply with regulations.
- Vendor and Budget Management: Manage vendor relationships and budget allocations for workplace operations, ensuring cost-effective solutions and high service standards.

What you Bring:

- A minimum of 15 years of experience in workplace or real estate, with at least 5 years spent in a leadership position.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field is required (Business Administration, Real Estate, Facilities Management). Masters degree preferred.
- Proven ability to manage a diverse real estate portfolio within a global company.
- Deep understanding of sustainability principles, and a track record of implementing successful sustainability initiatives.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to cultivate relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to inform decisions.
- The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel frequently within the APAC region, with occasional travel to global locations.

📌 Director, Workplace Operations (Bengaluru)
🏢 Guidewire Software
📍 Bengaluru