Head of Global Real Estate & Facilities Security Operations

• Lead a global real estate and facilities organization.
• Shape strategy across 22 countries with major executive impact.

About Our Client

They are a leading global intelligence and data powerhouse operating across more than twenty countries, shaping critical decisions for industries worldwide. The organization is entering an electrifying phase of transformation, spinning off a major business unit to create a newly independent company -unlocking fresh innovation, growth, and strategic focus. This role will be based in Reston Virginia.

Job Description

Global Real Estate Experience

• Manage and optimize a global real estate portfolio across multiple regions (APAC, EMEA, North America, India, and more).
• Lead lease negotiations, landlord relationships, site selection, and property transactions in international markets.
• Oversee construction, fit-outs, and development projects across various countries.
• Create and manage global real estate budgets, capital plans, occupancy costs, and long‑term strategic planning.

Facilities Management Experience

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations for corporate offices across multiple countries.
• Manage cleaning, security, food services, transportation, and workplace services vendors.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and local regulatory requirements globally.
• Lead and develop on‑site facilities teams and manage relationships with key internal and external partners.

Security Operations

• Oversee physical security operations, including guard services and site-level safety protocols.
• Manage security vendor contracts and ensure consistent standards across global locations.

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute a global workplace and real estate strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Deliver regular performance reporting and strategic updates to senior leadership.
• Collaborate across Finance, Procurement, and other functions to optimize the global office footprint.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Brings extensive global real estate experience, having managed offices and properties across multiple international regions.
• Has a proven track record of hands-on facilities management, overseeing daily operations, workplace services, and vendor performance.
• Demonstrates strong expertise in lease negotiation, construction oversight, and portfolio strategy across diverse markets.
• Has led security operations or worked closely with security vendors to maintain safe, compliant work environments.
• Is a strategic thinker who can design and execute long-term real estate and workplace strategies aligned with business goals.
• Excels at cross-functional collaboration, partnering with Finance, Procurement, HR, and senior leadership.
• Brings strong team leadership skills, having managed global or multi‑site facilities and real estate teams.
• Is comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments, health & safety standards, and regional compliance requirements.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-changing environment, particularly one undergoing organizational transformation or a major spin‑off.
• Is detail-oriented, financially savvy, and confident managing large budgets, capital projects, and operational performance globally.

What's on Offer

• Attractive base salary and competitive total compensation package reflecting the seniority and global scope of the role.
• Significant career progression opportunities, with the ability to shape a global real estate and facilities function during a pivotal period of growth.
• The chance to play a critical leadership role in a major business spin‑off, contributing directly to the creation and success of a newly independent organization.
• High visibility with executive leadership and the opportunity to influence long-term global workplace and real estate strategy.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can leave a lasting operational and cultural impact across 22 countries.
• The opportunity to build and mentor a global team while driving innovation in workplace experience, security, and real estate operations.

If you are ready to take on this exciting leadership role in Reston, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact

Charlotte Rooney-Jones

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