VP GLOBAL WORKPLACE STRATEGY

VP GLOBAL Workplace STRATEGY - (Job Number .
) * About WSP .
SP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms.
We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals.
With over talented people in more than 600 offices, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
ole Profile .
he Global WSP Real Estate portfolio includes more than leases, in 59 countries with over 9 million rentable square feet.
This is a very active portfolio driven by an explicit strategy which guides regional and global decisions.
lobal Workplace is a strategic partner with all WSP Business Services.
The focus of the Global Workplace Team is to ensure we provide an environment to attract and retain the best talent within our industry by enabling our professionals to work productively and collaboratively in an enjoyable working environment, while ensuring fiscal responsibility, flexible programs and design.
he Global Workplace team plays a critical role in supporting the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and goals established by WSP.
he VP of Global Workplace Strategy will report to the Senior global leader of Global Workplace and will support and partner with them.
This role will deliver value by providing insight, building and expanding on the existing framework and implementing solutions for the Global WSP Workplace to achieve the WSP social, corporate and environmental goals.
* Key ResponsibilitiesActively contribute to the development of WSP's workplace strategy, ensuring a best in class working environment that retains and attracts top talent in our industries while maintaining effective cost management and value to our business.
ork actively with and lead the Corporate Real Estate (CRE), Facilities and Administration Regional leaders to build a cohesive framework that contributes to the overall WSP goals and supports the regional activity.
acilitate close collaboration between the CRE Project and Facility Management teams to deliver optimal performance alongside partnering functions such as IT, Procurement, Finance and HRCreate continual value propositions within the Workplace parameters.
aintain reporting for Global CAPEX, OPEX, & RENT spend as well as alignment with the Global Strategic Planmanagement policies and processes as required to ensure all CRE projects are delivered to a high standard of operational efficiency.
ollaborate with other Global Business partners to support an Integrated Solution for WSP Offices.
upport M&A to provide due diligence reports and insights for Workplace.
ring common solutions and tools for the Workplace TeamResponsible for Delegation of Authority approval processing.
ttributes Key for the RoleIntimate knowledge of real estate transactions, including but not limited to market reviews, accounting treatments, portfolio management and broker relations.
xcellent Project Management Skills & stakeholder management skillsKnowledge and management of asset salesKnowledge of construction management to include FF&E, IT, and A/V.
nowledge of facilities management to include development of procedures, including but not limited to Physical Security, Repairs and Maintenance, Insourcing vs Outsourcing Solutions.
orking knowledge of design concepts for planning and the ability to bring new designs to support a flexible workplace.
bility to assess large shifts in operations and develop programs that respond to those shifts.
nderstanding the larger organization that includes Business Administration ManagementAbility to think creatively and provide solutions to complex problemsAbility to lead diverse teams and to create, present and develop organizational structuresKnowledge of KPI's for both CRE & FMMust be able to travel and work in different culturesDesired qualifications .
BA/BS degree in CRE management related field would be an assetMembership of a relevant professional industry body (e.
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CoreNet, IFMA)Experience managing large corporate refurbishment programsExperience managing commercial property negotiations / transactions within a large private organisationDetailed knowledge of CRE management industry best practices / market trends.
nalytical and financial skills necessary to develop and comprehend strategic plans and budgets.
bility to manage through ambiguity and build a strong internal network.
esults-oriented with a desire to learn and support new technologies and processes.
ffective organizational skills with ability to delegate, and manage multiple projects under pressure.
ighly customer centric with excellent communication skillsBrazilChile, Peru, Mexico, Panama, Argentina, Trinidad and TobagoFull-timeRegular10Mar AM |