Real Estate Lead, Americas

Cisco•San Jose, CA

1d•$148,800 - $238,300•Hybrid

About The Position

At Cisco, our Workplace Resources (WPR) organization is reimagining the future of work. We design, build, and operate dynamic physical and digital environments that empower our global teams to collaborate, innovate, and thrive. Within WPR, the Real Estate Strategy & Planning team acts as the strategic architect of Cisco’s corporate footprint. We translate evolving business priorities into agile, high-value real estate strategies across both enterprise office hubs and mission-critical technical infrastructure.

Requirements

9+ years of progressive corporate real estate, transaction management, or property investment experience managing large, multi-market corporate portfolios.
Demonstrated track record of leading large commercial leases (up to 300k sq. ft.) and complex market strategies across the Americas.
Strong background navigating diverse commercial markets, with familiarity in tech office dynamics and data center / mission-critical environments.
Adept at real estate financial modeling, capital budgeting, and translating US GAAP/lease accounting principles into strategic decisions.
Working knowledge of site due diligence, easements, environmental considerations (such as CEQA/SEPA), and local municipal approval processes.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).

Nice To Haves

Industry designations such as MCR (CoreNet), RICS, or Lean Six Sigma are a strong differentiator.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end lease negotiations, acquisitions, renewals, subleases, and dispositions, crafting creative commercial deal structures that maximize financial value and operational flexibility.
Partner directly with business leaders and WPR strategists to analyze workplace utilization, anticipate growth, and advise on where and how Cisco should expand, consolidate, or reposition leased properties.
Develop clear, data-driven financial models (cash flow, P&L, and US GAAP lease accounting) to present compelling recommendations to Senior Leadership.
Integrate AI tools and modern analytics to streamline lease administration, critical date governance, market benchmarking, and executive portfolio reporting.
Direct premier brokerage firms, development advisors, and legal counsel to ensure best-in-class execution and adherence to local land-use, environmental, and municipal guidelines.
Seamlessly connect the dots across Design & Construction, Workplace Operations, Legal, Tax, Finance, and Sustainability to deliver seamless project delivery and flawless handoffs.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)