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Director, Real Estate

Multiple Locations: Vancouver, BC, Canada • Los Angeles, CA, USA • Orlando, FL, USA • Redwood City, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 162558

Position Title: Director, Facilities

External Description:

EA is a global interactive entertainment software company and is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands. At EA, we succeed at outrageous thinking. It’s the fuel that inspires the best games in the world. We’re a community of artists, storytellers, and technologists working in one of the most dynamic industries around.

Our creative work environment rewards new and different ideas. It’s an environment that attracts talent from around the globe. No matter which of our locations you join, you’ll feel the support of EA’s global brand while thriving on our outstanding campuses. At EA, the excitement you feel throughout each workday is made possible by a culture that inspires you to do the best work of your career.

For years, we've been building a company where amazing minds thrive. We pioneer, and we dream big. And together, we are changing the way millions play every day. Come join our incredible team!

Candidate Profile:

You will manage our North American real estate portfolio. You will support and report into our Vice President of Finance, Global Real Estate and Physical Security in leading the development of the global real estate strategy to support Electronic Arts’ long range business plan and the company’s talent and product life cycle strategy. You will demonstrate your expertise in real estate portfolio management including site selection, construction, budgeting, project and risk management. Growing relationships with partners is expected.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working with the global real estate team to develop and realize an approach to real estate strategy improving EA’s ability to make timely decisions in advance of space needs; ensure the approach and process are well understood by all partners
  • Oversee EA’s North America real estate portfolio developing metrics and using benchmarks to improve opportunities, identify trends & understand risks
  • Oversee North America lease management including broker relationships, negotiation of terms & renewals
  • Support the process for North America location/site selection optimizing for commercial terms, talent availability, infrastructure and design; partner with the Design, Workforce Analytics, and Workplaces team on site selection decisions
  • Produce long-range forecasting for existing North America footprint and scenarios for future footprint and improve capital/opex planning
  • Support the development for North America rolling capital plan and forecast for construction and design projects
  • In partnership with the internal Design lead RFP process for architect and project management selection in North America, ensuring quality and price
  • Ensure viable plans and establish scope for North America, schedule and budget in partnership with Design, Workplaces team and EA leadership
  • Provide management visibility for North America project portfolio, status and risks through reporting and budget tracking 

Skills and Abilities:

  • Emotionally intelligent with the ability to influence across the organization
  • Experience innovating and driving improvements to existing programs and processes
  • Business and finance acumen
  • Global mindset
  • Excellent contract and lease negotiation skills
  • Excellent process design, project management, change management, and consulting skills
  • Ability to travel globally

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Business or Finance
  • 10+ Experience in North American real estate leadership, including management of a real estate portfolio, including strategy, planning, development & large-scale capital projects
  • Knowledge of North American real estate standards, policies, metrics & best practices
  • Record in working with senior leaders
  • Experience in supplier selection
  • Experience with external vendor management

Prefer candidates who possess the following:

  • Technology industry or entertainment industry experience
  • Experience in global or multinational organizations

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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