Global Head of Facilities and Leasing

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Facilities Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Global Head of Facilities and Leasing is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing Keywords Studios' global real estate portfolio. This includes facilities management, leasing strategies, workplace optimization, and business continuity/disaster recovery planning. The role ensures alignment with business objectives, delivering operational excellence, cost efficiency, and sustainability. Responsibilities encompass real estate management, facilities management, leasing negotiations, workplace optimization, financial and risk management, and BCP/DRP planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, global real estate market knowledge, exceptional negotiation abilities, and expertise in budgeting and financial management. They will collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape the company's global real estate strategies and ensure a consistent office blueprint globally.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Master's preferred)
  • 10+ years experience in facilities management/leasing
  • Global real estate market knowledge
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Expertise in budgeting and financial management
  • BCP/DRP framework understanding and implementation
Good to have:
  • Professional certifications (IFMA, CoreNet Global MCR)
  • Experience with sustainable building practices
  • Familiarity with workplace technology platforms (IWMS, CAFM)
  • BCP/DRP certifications (CBCP, ISO 22301)

Job Details

Description

At Keywords, we are using our passion for storytelling, games, technology and media to create a global services platform for the Video Games and the Media & Entertainment industries.  

 We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing, we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients working as their external partner, providing access to our teams of experts where and when needed. 

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com

People at Keywords are passionate, talented, committed and resourceful. Human talent is our most valuable resource and as a business, we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work as teams whether we are physically together in one of our 75+ studios around the world or working together virtually.

The Global Head of Facilities and Leasing is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing the organization’s global portfolio of real estate assets, including facilities management, leasing strategies, workplace optimization, and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP). The role ensures alignment with the company’s business objectives while delivering operational excellence, cost efficiency, and sustainability across all locations, and establishing a blueprint for Keywords offices globally from a look and feel and tech infrastructure perspective. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or equivalent and collaborates closely with senior leadership to shape the company’s global real estate, workplace, and risk mitigation strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Real Estate Management
  • Facilities Management
  • Leasing Strategy and Negotiation
  • Workplace Optimization and Employee Experience
  • Financial and Risk Management
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning (BCP/DRP)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in facilities management, leasing, or real estate operations, with significant leadership experience in a global capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of global real estate markets, leasing practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-location portfolios.
  • Exceptional negotiation and vendor management skills.
  • Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
  • Strong understanding of BCP/DRP frameworks and implementation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., IFMA, CoreNet Global MCR).
  • Experience implementing sustainable and energy-efficient building practices.
  • Familiarity with workplace technology platforms (e.g., IWMS, CAFM).
  • Certification or training in BCP/DRP (e.g., CBCP, ISO 22301).

Benefits

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios. 

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Canada, Ontario, Quebec

Area of Work: Finance

Service: Support Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote

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