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Real Estate and Workplace Solutions (REWS) brings together our teams responsible for creating great experiences in and outside our built spaces under one function. These teams are Global Health Office, Real Estate, Strategy & Operations, Travel and Workplace Experience. 

Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategy & Operations, the Director of Design, Strategy, and Capital Projects will oversee the strategic planning, design, and execution of capital projects, and the integration of workplace strategy and occupancy planning. This role is crucial for integrating sustainability principles, managing capital investments, and ensuring our office portfolio meets our needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive workplace strategy that enhances employee experience and aligns with our goals.
• Lead the development of occupancy planning capabilities to improve space use and support business growth.
• Oversee the strategic planning, design, and execution of capital projects, including new offices and improvements to existing assets.
• Integrate sustainability programs into all aspects of workplace strategy and capital projects to support EA’s net zero targets.
• Oversee lifecycle management and occupancy planning for all office locations.
• Manage capital budgets, ensuring optimal allocation and high return on investment.
• Develop vendor relationships, managing contracts and project governance.
• Build and develop the team to ensure a diverse and appropriate level of resources and expertise.
• Implement branding and communications strategy, managing space planning and design principles.
• Oversee outsourced contract administration and procurement.

Skills / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Estates, Building Services, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in leading large-scale transformation projects with tangible results.
• Experience working in highly matrixed organizations.
• 10 years’ senior management experience in large-scale capital projects, with a focus on workplace strategy and occupancy planning.
• Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, and sustainability.
• Experience leading major investment business cases and capital planning exercises.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and team management skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction, engineering, and facilities management.
• Track record in managing and delivering large-scale and complex projects.