Managing Director, Global Workplace, Administrative Services & Real Estate

Grant Thornton

Chicago, IL, United States
Base: $243,000 - $467,326; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Global workplace and real estate strategy
Administrative support and service delivery
Travel, meetings, and events management
The Managing Director is responsible for the end-to-end strategy, governance, and performance of the global workplace, corporate real estate, administrative support, travel, meetings & events, and corporate card programs across 20 countries

Job Summary

  • The Managing Director is responsible for the end-to-end strategy, governance, and performance of the global workplace, corporate real estate, administrative support, travel, meetings & events, and corporate card programs across 20 countries.
  • This role owns a $150M annual budget and leads a global operating model spanning portfolio strategy, capital investment, workplace experience, service delivery, vendor ecosystem, administrative support, travel and meetings, and data and analytics.
  • Grant Thornton offers a flexible work environment with options for work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off, requiring in-person attendance at least three days per week.

Matching Summary

The Managing Director is responsible for the end-to-end strategy, governance, and performance of the global workplace, corporate real estate, administrative support, travel, meetings & events, and corporate card programs across 20 countries.

Salary

Base: $243,000 - $467,326; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global workplace and real estate strategy
  • Administrative support and service delivery
  • Travel, meetings, and events management
  • Corporate card program governance
  • Financial stewardship and capital allocation
  • Operating model and global governance

Nice-to-have

  • Client-facing collaboration support
  • Talent attraction and retention
  • Brand consistency reinforcement
  • Hybrid work enablement
  • Enterprise change leadership

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years progressive leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Experience in global workplace, corporate real estate, or administrative services
  • Demonstrated success in portfolio optimization and operating model redesign

Work Rights

Not specified

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