VP, Real Estate

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and services that support the entire travel journey. Our platforms - including Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable - utilize advanced AI, machine learning and other innovative technologies to simplify and personalize the travel experience for consumers and partners in over 220 countries and territories. Our mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X @BookingHoldings.This role is eligible for our hybrid work model, with three days per week in the office: two days at our Empire State Building location in New York City and one day at our Norwalk headquarters.The VP, Real Estate will be responsible for strategic growth and consolidations, planning and directing all aspects of Booking Holdings real estate activities. This includes, but is not limited to: site acquisition, space planning, establishing/maintaining working relationships with property management organizations, and more. A critical part of this role involves navigating our matrix organization and partnering closely with our various brands to align real estate strategy with their unique business needs. Come join our team!In this role you will get to:Real Estate:Provide unified approach to Location Intelligence, Site Selection, Leasing, contract negotiations and Scenario PlanningProvide global facility management leadershipApply expertise in designing and implementing hybrid workplace modelsDevelop, advise and manage the real estate strategy including portfolio management, site analysis, cash flow analysis, and sale/lease strategyResearches competitive position, industry standards and develops business cases, makes recommendations and executes projects to cost and scheduleImplement space utilization measurement technologyCreate standard headcount/space reporting metricsDevelop direct lease vs. service office strategySupport M&A portfolio diligence and integration processPlanning:Foster a collaborative culture by building strong partnerships across our brands, ensuring real estate initiatives are integrated and supportive of each brand’s identity within our matrix organization.Align Workplace Strategy, Space Planning, Capacity Management & ForecastingDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that services are aligned with business requirementsManagement of key facilities management partner to ensure appropriate governance, service performance and delivery; creating and managing KPI’s in line with industry best practiceCreate office consolidation scenarios where applicableFinance:Cost Modeling, Forecasting, Allocations, Capital TrackingMaintain lease abstractions and lease reporting across the portfolio.Manages a yearly overhead expense budgetDeliver financial results through focused management, allocating resources geographically based on business priorities and job functions across diverse workplacesCreate standard headcount/location/seat reporting metricsAlign closely with global procurement to ensure consistent global leverage and standardsOperations:Manage all day to day facilities operations for Booking Holdings Corporate Center locationsOversee all project management and construction activityTrack KPIs and reporting structures to help ensure performanceManage all landlord relationshipsSupport various corporate employee experience initiatives including wellness, sustainability, and special eventsWhat you have:Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, MBA preferredMinimum of 15 years of related experience across real estate and property management, facilities management 10 years in global leadership roles with budgetary responsibility and a referenceable track record in value creationDemonstrated experience in stakeholder management and influencing outcomes within complex, matrixed global organizations.Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive tactical executionPrevious success overseeing both the physical built environment with focus on workspace and building infrastructure coupled with work psychology and occupational physiologyStrong understanding of technology required to enable a hybrid workplaceSuperior program and project managementAbility to train, develop and manage regionally dispersed teamsProven ability to understand strategic organizational issues, lead and influence major change effortsOur Commitment to Inclusion Through the Booking Holdings brands, we help our customers reach all corners of the earth. Our ability to provide great service rests on how well we understand our diverse customer base, which is why having a diverse team is so important to us. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.There are a variety of job related factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.The base salary range for Connecticut and the NYC-metro area is $244,000-$298,200.We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to keep you and your family healthy, plan for the future and make the most out of life. For a glimpse of our benefits offerings, please see here. In addition to competitive health and wellness benefits, we currently offer other perks to eligible employees, such as: tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, discounts, and more! If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to click the "apply" button!EEO Statement:Booking Holdings is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.Booking Holdings also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructure, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Booking Holdings and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email View email address on click.appcast.io with your request. M/F/V/D/S#LI-HybridSummaryLocation: New York; Norwalk, CTType: Full time