Sr. Director Corp Real Estate & Facilities

Job Description:

Position Summary

Contributes to business objectives through the strategic application of corporate real estate and facilities, knowledge, resources and influence. The position develops and delivers comprehensive and strategic solutions in support of aerospace business operations across the organization and North America, resulting in measurable, cost effective, value-added, and reliable results that contribute to the achievement of Airbus annual and long-term business objectives.

Real Estate -15%

- Develop and execute a long-term real estate master plan that aligns physical footprint with business growth, organizational productivity, and hybrid work models
- Lead complex lease negotiations, site acquisitions, and divestitures to optimize regional real estate costs and mitigate risk; oversee the strategic relationship with external brokerage and legal partners
- Define the workplace strategy for the North American region, ensuring occupied environments reflect corporate culture, support employee retention, and drive operational efficiency
- Drive sustainability and ESG reporting initiatives across the portfolio to meet corporate carbon-reduction and energy-efficiency targets
- Represent the company in external real estate and facilities forums to benchmark industry best practices and maintain market intelligence on regional market conditions
- Direct the implementation and integration of Corporate Real Estate technology (e.g., IWMS/CAFM platforms) to enable data-driven decision-making and transparency across the portfolio

Project Leadership & Capital Projects -15%

- Lead and provide executive oversight for a diverse portfolio of strategic projects, including large-scale capital construction, site renovations, and industrial infrastructure upgrades
- Establish standardized project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and reporting protocols to ensure consistent delivery, cost control, and schedule adherence across all team-led initiatives
- Champion rigorous risk management, quality assurance, and compliance oversight for all project phases, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, safety regulations, and aerospace industry requirements
- Partner with operations teams to implement innovative solutions that improve facility performance and long-term asset value
- Collaborate with cross-functional executive partners (e.g., Procurement, Finance, EHS, Manufacturing) to align project outcomes with long-term business objectives and operational resilience
- Develop and maintain strong ties to the central team to ensure alignment with global workplace strategy

Operational Oversight and Service Delivery Excellence 15%

- Define, monitor, and enforce Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for all facilities service providers, ensuring consistent service quality, operational uptime, an adherence to aerospace safety standards
- Serve as the primary executive point of escalation for critical facility or infrastructure disruptions, directing cross-functional response teams to ensure business continuity and minimal impact on manufacturing or administrative productivity
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing operational data from FM/IWMS platforms to identify trends, optimize resource allocation, and reduce operating expenses without compromising
- Direct the strategic oversight of third-party vendors and property managers, ensuring strict compliance with contractual obligations, financial terms, and performance expectations across the 40+ site portfolio

Financial Management & Budgetary Oversight 15%

- OPEX Focus: Direct all operational expenditures, focusing on continuous improvement, vendor demand planning, and value engineering to achieve annual cost-reduction targets while maintaining compliance and service standards
- CAPEX Focus: Govern the capital planning lifecycle—from project inception to capitalization—ensuring high-ROI investments in site infrastructure, technology, and facility expansions are effectively executed, tracked, and compliant with corporate fiscal policies

Governance, Risk & Compliance 10%

- Establish and enforce a culture of integrity across all facility operations, ensuring 100% adherence to corporate policies, anti-corruption frameworks, and ethical procurement practices in all real estate transactions and vendor relationships
- Serve as the ultimate authority for site compliance, directing proactive risk mitigation strategies to ensure the portfolio meets rigorous environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards, maintaining organizational readiness for internal/external audits
- Champion corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ensuring all facilities meet sustainability targets and ethical conduct expectations across the regional supply chain
- Maintain current knowledge of evolving regulatory requirements and proactively update policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance

People Leadership & Talent Development 15%

- Build and lead a high-performing, diverse team; foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development to ensure a robust leadership pipeline
- Champion a robust learning and development strategy—including technical upskilling, mentorship, and proactive succession planning—to foster a culture of continuous growth and ensure a resilient, high-performing team capable of addressing evolving aerospace operational requirements
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to foster open communication and mutual problem-solving across departments and business units

Fixed Asset Governance 10%

- Oversee the annual comprehensive asset review to ensure that the registry is accurate, performing necessary audit certifications, and authorizing the retirement or disposal of obsolete assets. Focus on
- Accelerating the transition from reactive to predictive/preventative maintenance using the data insights gathered from your FM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) to identify patterns in equipment failure
- Overseeing capital asset planning, including deciding when to replace vs. repair assets based on long-term data (e.g., HVAC capitalization strategies)
- Managing warranty portfolios to ensure Airbus captures value from vendors and contractors, rather than absorbing costs internally
- Ensuring financial compliance, particularly regarding capitalization and depreciation policies
- Evaluating the ROI and financial impact of large-scale asset investments (e.g., site infrastructure, manufacturing equipment)
- Overseeing the authorization process for the procurement, modification, and final disposal of assets to ensure financial responsibility enforcing technical and safety standards (e.g., BIFMA,OSHA, ISO) across the portfolio. This means ensuring that fixed assets—from furniture to industrial machinery—meet rigorous

Additional Responsibilities 5%