Senior Director, Real Estate Portfolio Management & Workplace Services

About the Role

This onsite position based in Northwest Arkansas is responsible for the comprehensive management of Tyson Foods’ real estate portfolio, including assessing risks and opportunities, evaluating and selecting properties aligned with corporate objectives, executing transactions, and advising leadership on real estate investment strategies. The role also oversees corporate workplace services, such as cafeteria operations at two locations, mail services, the print shop, and the Tyson Foods company store. Relocation assistance is available, but this role is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management of the real estate portfolio, including asset identification, site improvements, lease renewals, subleases, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop property management strategies, long-term capital plans, and portfolio optimization initiatives.
• Oversee all real estate transactions—acquisitions, sales, lease terminations, renewals, negotiations, and strategic rent reductions—ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), community leaders, and municipal stakeholders, to support project success.
• Work cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure alignment, compliance, and strategic integration of real estate activities.
• Negotiate leases, prepare transaction documentation, and support property closings while ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate real estate investment opportunities, perform financial modeling, and forecast return on investment (ROI) to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee property management activities, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to resolve maintenance concerns, CAM issues, and regulatory approvals.
• Support capital projects, site planning, and asset lifecycle management in coordination with Tax, Legal, Finance, Facilities, and other business units.
• Facilitate property assessments and negotiations with external firms and partners to strengthen the company’s strategic position.
• Manage workplace operations, including corporate cafeterias, the Tyson Foods company retail store, mail services, and other team-member-support amenities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• CCIM or other commercial real estate certifications are preferred.
• 12 years of combined project, program, and portfolio property management experience.
• Advanced experience in spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office suites, and statistical analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentations and public speaking to large groups.
• Supervisory experience; this position manages 5 direct reports.
• 20% travel required.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

Relocation assistance eligible. Background checks are required for certain roles.