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VP, Real Estate Operations
The VP, Real Estate Operations AMERICAS, is responsible for leading all office operations and services management for Gartner locations in AMERICAS including LATAM and Canada. He/she is responsible for providing a safe, superior and productive work environment in existing and future Gartner premises in these regions.
What you'll do:
Ensure safe, functional and comfortable working conditions at all Gartner in-region offices, contributing to associate recruitment, productivity and retention
In a post-COVID environment, reimagine the workplace to support a hybrid workforce, and be able to pivot given the evolving landscape of best practices.
Build and manage customer relationships with regional business and office leaders (GVP, MVP, VP, etc.)
Manage all FM, Food, Mail, Reception, Conferencing, Moves/Adds/Changes and Security & Safety related services for all in-region offices with a strong focus on hospitality, user experience, wellness and sustainability
Manage regional facilities, office support personnel budgets and expenses interacting with finance
Manage and develop regional operations team(s) of external resources
Manage vendor relationships with all external service providers and landlords who service our offices
Collaborate across different Gartner functions (IT, HR, Communications, etc.) to deliver enhanced associate experience
Build strong team spirit and culture across all internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with global Security and Safety to minimize risk and manage crises
Collaborate with Workforce Planning, Transactions and Capital Projects around the regional footprint strategy, workplace design, annual financial plans and periodic reporting
Partner with IT organization on developing and implementing best in class technology platforms to ensure productivity and collaboration in offices minute 1 within associate arrival, and mitigate any disruptions throughout the work day.
Practice and compliance to occupational safety regulation, address and resolve any workplace safety issues that may arise.
What you'll need:
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required; graduate degree (MA/MS/MBA) and/or industry certification in hospitality, facility management or related fields preferred
10+ years of progressive management experience with proven ability to manage multi-location teams
5+ years of client service/hospitality experience
5+ years vendor management experience
Experience on both client and vendor side preferred
Strong customer focus, responsiveness, interaction and conflict resolution skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong time-management and organizational skills to prioritize self and team in a fast paced environment
Space planning, building infrastructure, hospitality operations and vendor contracting knowledge
Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills
Budgeting, financial analysis and business-case development skills
Additional requirements:
Proactive problem solver with the ability and curiosity to understand customer, business and people
Able to dedicate 20% to travel across the region
Innovative and creative to enhance associate experience and service delivery effectiveness
What we offer:
In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, Gartner associates enjoy exceptional compensation and benefits, including:
An upbeat, positive culture. Integrity, objectivity, collaboration, results and a no-limits mindset are central to our values
Limitless growth. We work with you to help you meet your goals and advance within the company
Encouragement to be innovative and challenge status quo
Exposure to industry leading training and development
Performance based recognition and rewards
Job Requisition ID:56127
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