Senior Director, Real Estate – Latin America & Caribbean

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and execute the long-term real estate strategy for the LAC region, aligned with global frameworks, business needs, enterprise initiatives, workforce planning, and future of work models.
• Lead regional portfolio planning, optimization, and scenario modeling to support growth, cost efficiency, flexibility, and risk mitigation.
• Provide senior-level insights on portfolio performance, market conditions, geopolitical considerations, and regulatory impacts.
• Partner with Global Real Estate leadership to refine enterprise standards, governance, and regional operating models.
• Oversee all real estate transactions across LAC, providing leadership and oversight for complex negotiations and significant financial commitments.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of office buildouts—including program development, design, construction, and occupancy.
• Direct regional capital planning, financial forecasting, and scenario modeling to ensure portfolio agility.
• Ensure accurate, consistent financial and operational reporting to senior leadership and investment committees.
• Manage operating and capital budgets with strong fiscal stewardship.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, country managers, landlords, brokers, and external partners.
• Serve as the primary regional contact for escalations, portfolio strategy discussions, and executive updates.
• Provide market-based recommendations and influence decision-making through clear communication and strong business acumen.
• Lead, mentor, and develop real estate and facilities teams across the region.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support career development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Promote digital tools, analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI, to strengthen decision-making, operational efficiency, and portfolio performance.
• Sponsor sustainability, wellness, and workplace experience initiatives throughout the region.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD.
• Preferred Qualifications: 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience.
• 15+ years of progressive corporate real estate experience managing complex portfolios, transactions, and capital programs across LAC.
• Strong financial acumen managing large operating and capital budgets.
• Demonstrated leadership of high-performing teams within matrixed, multicultural organizations.
• Experience with governance, risk management, and compliance across multiple markets.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and verbal).
• Degree in Business, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Expertise with advanced analytics and digital real estate platforms.
• Professional certifications (e.g., MCR, CFM, LEED AP, WELL AP).