Job Details
Provide leadership, strategic direction and coordination associated with real estate transactions in support of the objectives and overall business plan and strategies of Itron, Inc. Lead, direct, conduct, and monitor these activities globally for Itron. Itron's Real-Estate services will help drive the business and operating model changes required to achieve the organization's strategic vision. This includes everything from architecting the real-estate future state operating model to designing and leading a real-estate transition program to putting the model in place. Responsible for understanding the company's objectives, requirements and the proposed use of the real estate asset and identifying alternative solutions and conduct financial analysis, lease vs. buy analysis, site selection, due diligence, space planning and other associated activities associated with the negotiation and execution of real estate transactions and facilities management. Ensure Itron is operating and maintaining a cost competitive real estate portfolio.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design, develop, update and implement real estate management business processes that reflect best practices and align with business needs.
Provide management of corporate real estate management budgeting, outsourcing and third party support.
Collaborate with senior staff to develop real estate portfolio optimization strategies.
Perform Real Estate status reporting, analysis and data management for leadership.
Work with legal counsel to prepare real estate contracts in conjunction with negotiated project business parameters.
Implement and maintain the lease administration database to include ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Develop and utilize dashboards, benchmarking and other analytical tools to identify system-wide opportunities and problems and make recommendations for process improvement.
Required Skills and Experience
Adaptability -
Adapts to change quickly, is open to
new ideas
, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs,
direction
and new challenges.
Knowledge -
Understands and
exhibits
a working knowledge of own duties and responsibilities, has necessary job,
product
and customer knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.
Leadership/Talent Management -
Leads
through change and adversity,
exhibits
honesty, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when
appropriate
, motivates and encourages others. Applies clear/consistent performance standards, defines roles and responsibilities, and handles performance problems decisively and objectively. Maintains an inclusive workplace, maximizes contributions of all employees, and develops strengths in all team members.
Results Focused -
Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation.
Strategic Thinking -
Creates and communicates a long-term vision, balances
short and long term
goals, keeps own and team's work aligned with overall goals, understands the
market
and can predict change, understands the industry and the competition,
creates
and adjusts strategic plans.
Teamwork -
Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, shares knowledge, helps co-workers to meet goals, makes the most of individual strengths, welcomes newcomers, promotes a team atmosphere, and actively seeks out perspectives different from your own to get to the best solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Past experience implementing strategic policies
Requires in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives
Past experience regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several departments and/or customers
Past experience with establishing and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
Past experience working to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship
Accountable for final results and achievement of objectives
Uses strong, established customer relationships to learn about customer requirements / expectations
Identifies opportunities with existing customers
Leverages knowledge and skills of other functional managers / project teams
Decisions and errors impact function success, short-term financial / operational results, long-term operational effectiveness, and on-going relationships with customers
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
Travel: 10% - 30%
The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
This position also includes a
including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
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Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.
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