HID · 21 hours ago
Senior Director, Real Estate
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHID is a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, focusing on trusted identities for people, places, and things. The Senior Director, Global Real Estate Governance & Workplace Strategy will lead HID’s real estate and workplace portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with business needs and driving operational excellence across regions.
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Responsibilities
Leading long‑range footprint strategy aligned to HID’s 2030 ambitions, acquisitions, and workforce evolution
Defining global governance frameworks, playbooks, and standards ensure they are applied consistently applied across all regions
Generating robust Manufacturing Footprint Pipelines including scenario planning, consolidation/expansion evaluation, and capital prioritization
Serving as a strategic advisor connecting footprint and workplace decisions to Business Area and functional needs
Building alignment across HR, Finance, IT, Communications, Security, Legal, Supply Chain, and ASSA ABLOY
Providing structured, executive‑ready updates and ensure predictable information flow
Governing portfolio OPEX/CAPEX forecasting, business case development, and financial modeling
Providing visibility into rental exposure, workplace cost structures, and cost‑to‑serve across regions
Maintaining consistent capital evaluation frameworks and financial rigor, including for MFP initiatives
Providing governance structure and clear expectations so regional teams and outsourced partners execute predictably
Leading the Site Leader Network to strengthen adoption, alignment, and communication across regions
Ensuring incident governance, risk transparency, and consistent escalation practices
Governing outsourced partners via global scorecards, QBR/MBR rhythms, and standardized performance expectations
Ensuring vendors deliver with transparency, responsiveness, and a zero‑surprise mindset across all regions
Owning global data governance for lease, space, utilization, risk, and portfolio reporting
Delivering executive‑ready dashboards and insights that drive clarity and informed decision‑making
Ensuring reliable, early‑stage data onboarding for new acquisitions
Ensuring workplace standards, environmental branding, and experience expectations reflect HID’s culture globally
Shaping consistent service rituals, workplace identity, and 'moments that matter.'
Accelerating workplace onboarding for newly acquired sites
Integrating sustainability and accessibility into footprint planning and workplace decisions
Providing visibility into environmental performance and alignment with HID’s global ESG expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
10+ years of experience in corporate real estate strategy, workplace planning, finance, portfolio governance, or related fields within a global or multi‑regional organization
Demonstrated success shaping or implementing enterprise footprint strategies, including consolidation, growth planning, or acquisition integration
Experience guiding or governing third‑party service providers and regional delivery models
Exposure to multi‑region environments (NAM, LAM, EMEA preferred), with a track record of navigating cultural, regulatory, and operational complexity
Strong financial acumen, including capital planning, business case evaluation, long‑range forecasting, and understanding of rental and workplace cost structures
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights that support strategic decision‑making
Emotional intelligence and executive presence; influence without authority across Business Areas and Corporate Functions
Exceptional communication skills; concise, executive‑ready updates; facilitation of cross‑functional alignment
Proficiency with portfolio management tools, workplace systems, and standard office applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Familiarity with ERP tools such as Oracle is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary and rewards package
Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
Company
HID
HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places and things.
1001-5000 employees
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