Head of Pepsico Global Real Estate, Emea

Overview:
PepsiCo Global Real Estate (PGRE) is a specialized function within PepsiCo responsible for managing the company’s global real estate portfolio, facilities management, and project management services. PGRE plays a critical role in supporting every facet of PepsiCo's office and supply chain portfolio, collaborating across business verticals to drive global strategies, enhance employee engagement, and ensure a world-class experience for associates.

The Regional Head of PGRE for EMEA leads a regional team that delivers PGRE services to applicable sites within the Region. Working closely with PGRE’s Strategy & Governance team, the leader will also be responsible for expanding PGRE’s capabilities and managing enterprise relationships.

**Responsibilities**:

- Leads the team responsible for identification, evaluation, and execution of real estate ‘business as usual’ transactions and proactively finds opportunities to support business growth and operational efficiency across the Region.
- Leads team responsible for the delivery of Enterprise Project Management for projects across the Region. This may include projects in offices, R&D locations, and Supply Chain locations.
- Leads teams responsible for the delivery of Facilities Management services across applicable sites within the Region. This could include offices, R&D locations, and Supply Chain locations.
- Is a core and contributing member of the PGRE Leadership team. Expectations of the role will be to contribute to the wider PGRE agenda, not just management of the identified Region.
- Incorporates a Customer Relationship Management mindset into everything they do. Understands the business, their priorities, and challenges before discussing real estate topics and solutions.
- Leads others in encouraging innovation and translates PepsiCo's vision to Real Estate and FM operational strategy.
- Drives the overall strategic direction of the PGRE portfolio and works in partnerships with the Strategy & Governance group within PGRE as well as other areas of PepsiCo (EH&S, S&T, Finance, GP, HR, etc).
- Leads the professional growth and development of their team members through their leadership and thorough understanding of PepsiCo business challenges and strategies.
- Directly influences business decisions through supervision of key deliverables such as business transactions, financial analysis, and financial modeling for all applicable locations. Business partners Regional CEO, CFO, CPO, and senior leaders in Supply Chain.
- Responsible for driving operational aspects of their team (e.g., performance and compliance), as well as implementing workforce and succession plans to meet business needs.
- Influences leaders, colleagues, and customers on complex and important issues.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related field is required. A Masters degree (MBA) or other advanced degrees in relevant disciplines may be preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in relevant fields such as Executive Strategic Ops, Global Real Estate management, Organizational Leadership, or related areas.
- Proven track record of leadership and strategic management in global real estate, people experience, or related fields
- Experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting within a corporate real estate context.
- Previous experience in stakeholder management, including building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a results-oriented approach to driving organizational success.
- Proficiency in managing organizational change and driving adoption of new workplace technologies, processes, and practices.
- Experience in leading cultural transformation initiatives to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
- Experience working in a global environment, with an understanding of diverse cultural nuances and the ability to navigate cross-cultural communication and collaboration effectively.
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed to support global operations and initiatives
- Ability to leverage data analytics and insights to inform strategic decision-making and optimize workplace performance
- Exceptional leadership abilities with a focus on fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across diverse cross functional teams to deliver results.

Additional competencies required:

- Global Perspective: Experience working in a global context, understanding diverse cultural nuances, and effectively navigating cross-cultural communication and collaboration
- Empathy: Capacity to understand and empathize with both client and employee needs, shaping workplace experiences that prioritize well-b