Director, Real Estate Delivery – EMEA/APAC
Accountable for end‑to‑end execution of real‑estate transactions, projects, and portfolio initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia‑Pacific.
Scope of Role
* Regional portfolio: EMEA & APAC portion of ~47 DPS properties
* Functional scope: Transaction management, project execution, regional portfolio delivery, lease administration, compliance
* Geographic reach: Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia‑Pacific
* Authority: Regional delivery ownership and execution accountability within global governance, standards, and approval frameworks
Key Responsibilities
Regional Real Estate Delivery Leadership
* Own and lead real estate delivery across EMEA/APAC, ensuring consistent execution across markets with varying regulatory, commercial, and operational environments.
* Serve as the single point of accountability for regional execution performance.
* Lead, develop, and coordinate regional RE delivery teams and matrixed partners.
* Drive standardization, governance, and best‑practice sharing across RE delivery teams to improve speed, quality, and controls.
Transaction & Portfolio Execution
* Execute real estate transactions including leases, renewals, expansions, exits, consolidations, and dispositions.
* Partner with RE Governance & Strategy on business case development, approvals, and prioritization, ensuring alignment to global strategy.
* Oversee lease administration and documentation, ensuring compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
* Support transformation initiatives, portfolio optimization, and long‑range real‑estate planning to align the portfolio with evolving business needs.
Project Execution & Performance Management
* Oversee project execution across the region, ensuring adherence to approved scope, cost, schedule, and quality standards.
* Apply standardized delivery models and best practices while adapting execution to local market realities.
* Proactively identify and manage delivery risks, including regulatory delays, stakeholder constraints, and market volatility.
Strategic Space & Site Delivery
* Deliver strategic space planning, workplace, and site initiatives aligned to global workplace and design standards.
* Support site changes, relocations, expansions, and consolidations, including coordination with FM and Property Services for operational readiness.
* Manage handoffs from project delivery to ongoing operations.
Compliance & Governance Adherence
* Ensure all regional activities comply with global RE governance, approval thresholds, and internal controls.
* Navigate and manage local regulatory, labor, and consultation requirements, including Works Councils where applicable.
* Act as the regional escalation point for compliance, execution risk, and delivery challenges.
* Deliver projects and services in compliance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards; partner with EHSS to embed safe execution.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
* Partner closely with Global RE Governance & Strategy, Property Services, Strategic Supplier Management, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and regional Business Leaders.
* Drive accountability from third‑party providers delivering regional RE services across diverse markets.
* Influence and align senior stakeholders through clear executive communication, decision support, and change leadership.
Core Capabilities
* Regional real estate delivery leadership in complex markets
* Transaction and lease execution across multiple jurisdictions
* Project delivery and performance management
* Portfolio execution and site delivery
* Regulatory and compliance navigation
* Financial and business case discipline
* Stakeholder and vendor management
Competencies & Skills
Execution Leadership
* Strong bias toward delivery, accountability, and results in complex environments.
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across diverse geographies and time zones.
Commercial & Financial Acumen
* Solid understanding of real estate economics, lease structures, and project financials across varied markets.
* Ability to manage cost, schedule, and scope trade‑offs in volatile or constrained environments.
Influence & Collaboration
* Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed global organization.
* Strong communication skills across cultures, functions, and seniority levels.
Judgment & Problem Solving
* Sound judgment navigating regulatory, stakeholder, and geopolitical complexity.
* Ability to anticipate risks and drive pragmatic, compliant solutions.
Experience & Education
* 12+ years of experience in corporate real estate delivery, transactions, or project management
* Experience leading EMEA and/or APAC regional portfolios in a global enterprise
* Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
* Proven ability to lead through influence in a global, matrixed organization and manage multiple concurrent initiatives across diverse geographies and time zones.
Preferred
* Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent).
* Experience leading EMEA and/or APAC regional portfolios in a global enterprise.
* Background in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries.
* Experience with workplace strategy, site consolidation, or portfolio optimization initiatives.
* Familiarity with sustainability, energy efficiency, or green building standards.
* Executive‑level presentation, negotiation, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities.
* Certifications such as PMP, RICS, or similar project/real estate credentials.
* Additional regional languages.
Other Information
* Travel up to 20–30%, including international travel across EMEA and APAC.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Required Skills
* Agile Decision Making
* Budget Management
* Crisis Management
* Emergency Planning
* Emerging Technologies
* Facility Management
* Industry Analysis
* Leadership
* Premises Management
* Risk Management
* Security Framework
* Security Monitoring
* Security Program Development
* Tactical Planning
* Technical Credibility
* Workplace Security Awareness
Preferred Skills
* Agile Decision Making
* Budget Management
* Crisis Management
* Emergency Planning
* Emerging Technologies
* Facility Management
* Industry Analysis
* Leadership
* Premises Management
* Risk Management
* Security Framework
* Security Monitoring
* Security Program Development
* Tactical Planning
* Technical Credibility
* Workplace Security Awareness
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