Senior Director, Portfolio Planning, Design & Construction

Job Summary

This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing and managing HP’s global real estate portfolio strategy, transactions, and construction projects. The Senior Director leads a team of experienced managers to shape and align the company's worldwide site footprint, while also ensuring the successful delivery of new campus builds, site transformations, and other complex construction initiatives. This role drives talent management initiatives, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, and career development, to build a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

Real Estate Strategy and Transactions:

• Lead the team responsible for managing the purchase, sale, and leasing of buildings and land, as well as the integration of acquired businesses
• Administer all landlord/tenant arrangements across the globe, ensuring alignment with each HP organization
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute the real estate portfolio strategy, supporting HP's future vision and business objectives
• Conduct advanced financial analysis and optimize the real estate portfolio to enhance the workplace and advance the company's talent strategies
  
  

Project Management And Oversight

Lead a team of senior project managers who provide technical direction and strategic guidance on design and construction projects across HP's global real estate portfolio

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations
• Develop and oversee the overall project budget globally, including cost optimization, advanced financial analysis, and cash flow tracking
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (Facilities, Finance, IT, Risk Management, EHS&S) to identify and address customer needs and provide input on project financials
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Establish tools, systems, and processes to drive continuous improvement in real estate transactions, project management, and delivery
• Mentor, inspire, and train real estate professionals to elevate departmental expertise and performance
• Lead multiple functions in the successful execution of extremely large, complex real estate and construction projects on a global scale
  
  

Education And Experience

• Four-year or graduate degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of job-related and/or management experience in real estate transactions, project management, architectural design, or a similar field
• Preferred certifications: Program Management Professional (PMP), Real Estate License
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Expertise in real estate portfolio management, project management methodologies, and construction engineering
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage large budgets, complex cash flows, and optimize real estate investments
• Proficient in architectural drawing, building codes, cost estimation, and procurement
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and change management skills
• Strategic thinking and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives
  
  

This senior leadership role has a significant impact on HP's global business, as it influences the direction and execution of the company's real estate strategy, the creation of innovative, technology-enabled workplaces, and the overall optimization of the company's real estate portfolio.

Knowledge & Skills

Architectural Drawing

• Building Codes
• Change Management
• Change Orders
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Cost Estimation
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Negotiations across multiple parties including general contractors and landlords
• Procurement
• Project Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Schedules
• Risk Mitigation
• Subcontracting
  
  

Cross-Org Skills

• Customer Centricity
• Prioritization
• Resilience
• Team Management
• Strategic Thinking
  
  

Impact & Scope

• Impacts entire business and influences company direction across multiple disciplines or areas of HP.
  
  

Complexity

• Uses input from managers and directors to inform strategy and achieve company goals and objectives.
  
  

Disclaimer

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.