Global Workplace & Real Estate Manager

TL;DR

Global Workplace & Real Estate Manager: Supporting the implementation of Chiesi's Global Workplace and Real Estate strategy across Headquarters and affiliates with an accent on workplace governance, workplace experience services, and real estate portfolio activities. Focus on coordinating workplace transformation and office relocation initiatives, building workplace KPIs and dashboards, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and external real estate advisors to drive data-informed decisions.

Company

International research-focused biopharmaceutical group operating in 30+ countries.

What you will do

• Support Global Workplace Guidelines development, deployment, and adoption across affiliates, including workplace KPIs.
• Coordinate workplace experience initiatives such as employee surveys, feedback consolidation, and improvement opportunities for office services and space utilization.
• Maintain workplace data and reporting, including dashboards, utilization/occupancy monitoring, and a centralized knowledge base.
• Act as a bridge between corporate functions and affiliates, coordinating workplace-related support and change management.
• Lead office location scouting and preliminary site assessments; support lease/asset evaluations and workplace investment decisions.
• Coordinate real estate advisors, brokers, and local stakeholders across office search, evaluation, acquisition, or leasing processes.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facility Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Real Estate, or related disciplines.
• 3–6 years of experience in Workplace Management, Facility Management, Corporate Services, Employee Experience, Real Estate, or Consulting.
• Knowledge of corporate real estate principles: portfolio management, site selection, lease evaluation, and workplace asset management.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; understanding of project management for fit-out, refurbishment, and relocation projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, wellbeing programme, and flexible benefits.
• Annual bonus scheme eligibility based on company and individual performance.
• Flexible working arrangements and remote work options.
• Relocation support and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues.
• Work-life balance initiatives and access to training and development resources.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess experience in workplace/real estate governance, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Discussion of fit for global workplace transformation and stakeholder collaboration responsibilities.

Location: Parma with flexibility

Salary: €52,000 minimum (annual bonus eligibility; final offer based on skills and experience)