Vice President - Corporate Services

Freddie Mac•McLean, VA

1d•$200,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Corporate Services is an enterprise leader responsible for developing and executing Freddie Mac’s corporate real estate, property development, workplace and Corporate Services strategy. The Vice President serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, translating business strategy and workforce needs into long-term real estate and workplace solutions. The role also provides executive oversight of facilities management, physical security, transportation, event and audio-visual support, food, fitness, mail, and reprographic business services, as well as the corporate information resource center. Our commitment to safety, sustainability, innovation, and wellness has garnered industry awards and recognition. This position will be based in our Mclean, Virginia headquarters, with an on-site work schedule of five days per week.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing corporate real estate portfolio strategies aligned with enterprise business and workforce objectives.
Proven experience in contributing to the execution of strategic and operational objectives in facilities and business services management, supplier management, budgeting, and forecasting.
Strong communication, project management, organizational and negotiation skills required.
Demonstrated experience at leading an operations function, with end-to-end responsibilities from strategy-setting to daily execution.
Experience in a highly regulated environment.
Ability to partner with business leaders and translate their needs into actionable, practical initiatives; capacity to define expectations and key success factors and metrics in business terms.
Proven experience in leading major change initiatives and innovative approaches in the face of challenging internal and external pressures.
Strong executive presence and thought leader and ability to communicate ideas and influence as an executive.
Strong organizational and leadership skills, with decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Experience designing and implementing proactive strategies to address business issues, process improvements, and implementation of policies.
Proven experience delivering executive/stakeholder presentations and materials to provide updates, disseminate information, and demonstrate impact.
Experience leading a highly engaged team of employees and contracted services (200+ suppliers with 650+ contracted staff) that oversee and execute operations.
Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience.
College degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the enterprise corporate real estate strategy, including portfolio optimization, lease negotiations, dispositions, consolidations, subleasing opportunities, and long-term workforce planning.
Lead the planning and execution of property development, major renovations, construction projects, workplace modernization initiatives, space planning, relocations, and buildouts across the corporate real estate portfolio.
Provide executive oversight of integrated facilities and workplace services, including physical security, transportation, food and fitness services, events and audio-visual support, information services, mail and document production.
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and other senior stakeholders on real estate investment, portfolio decisions and workplace strategy.
Ensure facility resiliency, safety and risk management of foundational processes, including facility-based business continuity planning and management.
Manage multiple complex processes and programs, create annual budget based on department needs and strategy.
Use advanced logic to make complex judgements with a noticeable impact on department / functional results.
Leverage broad knowledge across multiple areas and business lines to foster strategic relationships with peers and senior management.
Serve as an advisor to leadership, negotiate change across direct area of responsibility.
Build and lead a high-performing organization, including workforce planning, talent development, succession planning and accountability across employees and contracted service providers.