Regional Lead

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities. The Role The Real Estate Regional Lead is a key role in overseeing all aspects of Real Estate, Data Center, Offices, Construction and Facility management services to ensure delivery in a consistent manner across the global portfolio while ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies. This position demands a dynamic leader capable of implementing the global real estate strategy at the regional level, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business objectives and standards. Job responsibilities: - Develop and implement the regional Office and Data Center strategy to support the company’s overall global objectives.- Develop and present the business case supporting the strategic plan to the C- suite and leadership committee.- Responsible for planning, directing and controlling all Office and Data Center activities for the organization to ensure maximum return and profitability.- Lead the delivery of world class real estate solutions to agreed standards, at optimal cost within time frames agreed by Kyndryl’s business partners.- Understand client's business strategy and work with the regional and global real estate Management team and 3rd Party transaction team to translate client needs into a dynamic real estate transaction forecast ("pipeline").- Provide leadership and guidance to the territory leads and the other real estate professionals in the region.- Manage the regional budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions; partner with finance to align on capital and varying risk rates.- Contribute to the annual Capex & Opex planning process, providing inputs on regional needs and requirements.- Document, publish and update the Office and Data Center strategy and Plan quarterly.- Maintains intimate knowledge and understanding of the Office and Data Center portfolio, occupancy and cost.- Review business and commercial terms of the broker contract, compare industry practices and help negotiations.- Oversee development and implementation of portfolio strategies for the major locations/cities within the region including portfolio, business, operational and financial assessment and analysis, market assessment, site identification, business liaison and approval, corporate approval, and contract negotiation.- Track and report on global/regional KPIs used to track the portfolio.- Review comprehensive assessment of scenario alternatives (alternate timing of actions, restructuring obligations, alternate locations, staff deployments, holding structure, potential incentives, high level financial strategies, etc.) for approval.- Accountable for regional Office and Data Center data collection and accuracy Who You Are You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others. Required Skills and Experience: - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field (architecture, engineering, real estate or business administration) required.- A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in real estate.- Strong knowledge of corporate real estate laws and regulations in Western Europe Being You Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way. What You Can Expect With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and