Your work days are brighter here.
At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That's why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don't need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
About the Team
The Global Real Estate & Workplace team creates and continuously improves Workday's productive and safe office environments while supporting our core values and distinction as a great place to work. With this critical contribution to the company in mind, we partner with other Workday departments such as People & Purpose, IT, and Finance to ensure that we are successful in delivering on this goal. We handle every aspect of workplace operations, space analysis and projects, building facilities and maintenance. We capture employee rapport, keep track of office utilization, recommend expansions and / or new locations and coordinate projects for office build-outs and control operating and capital expenses.About the Role
Workday is looking for a versatile Director of Real Estate and Workplace to join our growing team. This full-time position is based out of our London location. This position will report to our Sr. Director, Real Estate & Workplace, North America-MCE & EMEA regions. We are looking for someone experienced, flexible, reliable, outgoing, and professional, with a positive work attitude. The ideal candidate will be the primary point of contact for all real estate service providers to Workday EMEA region, and a key part of the REW leadership team to establish and preserve excellent working relationships with regional office stakeholders.
What makes this an exciting opportunity is that you will join the worldwide industry leader in all things Financial and Human Resources Management solutions, and with that you will have the opportunity to develop and implement industry leading solutions for how employees collaborate, ideate and build their careers in times of constant change.
Your scope of work encompasses three main areas:
Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Direct all aspects of the real estate function including facilities operations, budget, construction and project management,
Serves as a liaison/support between Workplace and other departments, such as: Safety, Business Technology, Benefits, Workday Life/Employee Programs, People & Purpose, Legal & Compliance, Marketing, etc.
Resolve conflicts and building consensus between diverse groups and individuals.
Build and developing your team.
Space Needs Assessment
Assess office space growth requirements, tracking the needs for real estate projects,
Develop an 18 month "look ahead" report of anticipated projects. Recommend changes to Workday Workplace standards to meet the changing requirements of end user groups and incorporating appropriate new design trends and technology.
Real Estate
Manage, coordinate and report on lease activities from site selection, lease term negotiations, through lease execution.
Ensure that schedules and budgets are developed and maintained for projects
Develop change management process, utilizing surveys and identify resources if required.
Establish, maintain, and enhance the relationships with Workday employees, internal clients so that communications are as smooth as possible when needed for project planning and work.
About You
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor degree or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience with at least 10 - 15 years of people leadership experience
Financial analysis experience and familiarity with accounting and financial concepts of real estate, capital projects and operations expenses
Other Qualifications
Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite, including MS Project and Visio. Ability to perform Internet based research. You will learn about Workday's various systems including ProLease, iOffice, ShareFile and others.
Excellent interpersonal skills including significant oral, presentation and written communication skills and professional presence
Detailed understanding of industry standards, including workplace practices, corporate management, office technology, and environmental factors.
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