Lead Real Estate & Systems Manager (m/f/x)

Full Time
Berlin, Germany
10 months ago
The role

The Workplace Team is responsible for providing the infrastructure and workspace of a modern working office for our Berlin Campus buildings and driving innovation across the international organization. As Lead R.E.S, you will be part of the Workplace Team based in Berlin Kreuzberg, and report to our Associate Director of Workplace Projects and Internationalisation. In this role, you will be in charge of developing our Global Real Estate Database and driving major systems projects for both local and international locations.  You will be responsible for researching, implementing and innovating our existing processes with best in practice workplace tools and systems. 

As part of the Workplace and extended People Team you’ll be responsible for working to elevate the Workplace Department within the highest levels of the organization by bringing structure, insight, actionable data and responsible for implementing programs for continuous improvement.

What you’ll do
  • Build out our global RealEstate portfolio and database, managing real estate leases, negotiations, and strategic planning for the organization's properties.
  • Partner with the Workplace Projects team overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery for both local and international projects within your remit.
  • Develop and track OKRs and KPIs for your area of responsibility, ensuring regular reporting.
  • Own and optimize workplace tools and systems ensuring their effective utilization to support workplace processes and data analysis.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all global RealEstate management and planning, requiring coordination and communication with executive level stakeholders to align real estate strategies with business needs.
  • Improve the day-to-day experience for all employees through the analysis of Workplace data, analyzing data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for enhancing the workplace environment.
  • Extend and translate our company's values into Projects which have global, measurable impact.
  • Develop executive-level reports and engage in discussions to maintain alignment and gather input from stakeholders.
  • Develop and Implement risk mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, safety standards, and contingency plans to address unexpected challenges.
  • Provide budget oversight, ensuring projects are executed within budgetary constraints, and offer financial insights to guide decision-making.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement, presenting findings to inform strategic decisions.
  • Conduct continuous research, benchmark against industry standards, and introduce fresh ideas that enhance the organization's workplace strategies.
What you’ll bring
  • You bring expertise in Real Estate Systems: With over 6 years of experience, you are a seasoned expert not only in Real Estate lease management but also in the implementation and management of Real Estate Systems, including IWMS and lease databases.
  • You're a leader: Your track record includes successfully leading project management teams, and larger scale projects. 
  • You're a data-driven strategist: You excel in building sophisticated executive-level reports on all Workplace Data streams, using your data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and continuously optimize processes.
  • You're an industry disruptor: Having navigated fast-growing companies but also having worked extensively in mature companies and able to implement best practices. 
  • You have a proven ability to drive innovation and transformation while maintaining operational excellence.
  • You're a problem-solving champion: Your reputation is built on your skill in not just questioning the status quo but proactively seeking out complex challenges to turn them into opportunities. You inspire creative problem-solving solutions.
  • You're a strategic thinker: Your decision-making is grounded in rational reasoning and data analysis. You can consolidate intricate data and present it confidently to influence senior management decisions.
  • You have a proven track record of collaboration: Your leadership style fosters seamless collaboration, enabling you to effortlessly lead and motivate cross-functional teams toward the successful achievement of project goals.
  • You're impact-driven: Thriving in high-paced environments, you bring significant positive energy to make a substantial impact through your work.
  • You're a systems expert: You possess an in-depth knowledge of existing systems within the Real Estate and Projects domain. Your background includes familiarity with industry-standard tools and technologies, allowing you to drive efficiencies and innovation within your role.
What we offer
  • Healthy discount on weekly HelloFresh boxes
  • Annual learning and development budget to attend conferences or purchase educational resources plus access to the HelloFresh Academy
  • Budget for home office supplies 
  • Monthly transportation budget through Rydes app 
  • A diverse and vibrant international environment of 70+ different nationalities
  • Additional perks include: Free crash course in German, compensation for advanced external German classes, discounts for our neighboring gym & Urban Sports Club, summer & winter parties, discount on our HelloFresh GO vending machines
  • The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase