Global Head of Real Estate Operations (f/m/d)

Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Does this sound interesting?

Then come and join our global team as Global Head of Real Estate Operations (f/m/d).

The Global Head of Real Estate Operations (f/m/d) is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, high property availability and long-term sustainability of a global real estate portfolio across Asia Pacific, Americas, and EMEA.

This role integrates strategic oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring the effective operation of all assets within a long-term, integrated operating model that prioritizes sustainability, resilience, and efficiency. The position operates within a matrix organization, requiring strong alignment with governance frameworks and close collaboration across key business functions.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

You translate the global real estate strategy into executable operational plans across all regions

You oversee global Facility Management and Property Management activities across all regions

You standardize processes, tools, and KPIs to drive operational consistency and performance

You implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and tenant experience

You lead the rapid deployment of AI-driven solutions across operational functions

You identify opportunities for automation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making

You ensure successful adoption of digital tools within accelerated timelines

You manage a global ecosystem of service providers across the platform

You drive vendor performance, accountability, and alignment with strategic objectives

You lead a team of +300 employees within a complex matrix organization with clearly defined roles and responsibilities

You collaborate closely with Asset Management & Transactions to align operational performance with investment strategies

You partner with Development & Construction to ensure seamless transition from project delivery to operations

You ensure adherence to governance frameworks and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies

You maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management standards)

You embed sustainable development principles into all operational processes, including energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and resource optimization

You drive the implementation of resilient building strategies, ensuring assets are prepared for climate risks, regulatory changes, and evolving market demands

You establish long-term lifecycle management approaches that balance performance, sustainability, cost efficiency and fulfilling user requirements.

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Key Performance Indicators:

You execute the global operational and sustainability strategy

You achieve financial and operational KPIs across all regions

You reduce operational costs and improve efficiency

You proceed in sustainability targets (e.g., energy, carbon, resource usage)

You successfully implement AI and digital initiatives within defined timelines

You ensure vendor performance and service quality across the global platform

You ensure resilience readiness and risk mitigation across the portfolio

Your qualifications and experience:

You have extensive leadership experience (+100 employees) in global real estate operations, including Facility and Property Management

You have a proven track record in managing large-scale, multi-regional portfolios

You possess a strong understanding of sustainable real estate practices and resilience strategies

You are experienced in working within complex, matrixed organizations

You convince with a strong leadership presence and a high level of accountability and ownership

You collaborate and influence across multiple functions and regions

Your leverage exceptional communication skills to ensure successful stakeholder management

You think strategically and execute with strong delivery capabilities

You demonstrate high adaptability and a transformation-driven mindset

You are willing to travel internationally on a regular basis

Our global team:

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 74,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/de/careers

Wish to find out more before applying? Contact us: recruitinggersupport.func@siemens-healthineers.com, if you wish to discuss any initial questions with our recruitment team. The contact person handling this job ad is Lidia Deniz.

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