Vice President, Real Estate & Workplace Services

Illumio•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters. Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running. Location: 4 on-site days a week in Sunnyvale, CA Headquarters. Our Team’s Vision The Vice President of Real Estate & Workplace Services serves is an integral part of the CFO organization. This role serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to executive leadership, responsible for shaping a global workplace strategy that supports the company’s growth, culture, and long-range business objectives. This leader will oversee the full lifecycle of real estate strategy, corporate headquarters planning and delivery, global facilities operations, corporate travel, and employee experience programs. This role ensures that the built environment, operational standards, and workplace services enable productivity, collaboration, and organizational resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Operations, or related field.
Experience in technology companies or fast‑paced environments required.
12+ years of experience in corporate real estate, workplace operations, or facilities leadership within high‑growth or mid‑size organizations.
Proven experience planning and leading office or headquarters expansions.
Experience managing global office portfolios, including lease renewals, negotiations, and site sourcing.
Strong background in facilities operations, workplace services, and hospitality programs.
Experience overseeing corporate travel programs and tools such as Navan.
Demonstrated ability to lead high‑performing teams while managing complex operational priorities.
Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and budgeting skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including experience working with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior executives to define and execute a global real estate and workplace strategy that supports Illumio’s long‑range vision and growth trajectory.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, shaping workplace strategy, portfolio planning, and operational priorities.
Oversee long‑range planning for Illumio’s global real estate portfolio, using data and scenario modeling to guide strategic decisions.
Evaluate portfolio risks and opportunities to ensure flexibility, scalability, and financial discipline.
Lead the expansion of Illumio’s office footprint in both the near term and long term, including evaluating locations, identifying new office opportunities, managing site selection, overseeing lease negotiations and build‑out.
Develop a cohesive workplace experience vision that strengthens collaboration, culture, and employee engagement across all locations.
Oversee the global food program, including daily catering, snacks, beverages, menu planning, vendor performance, and cost management.
Lead employee amenities programs, including onsite car washes, massages, fitness offerings, wellness services, and other services that enhance the in‑office experience.
Oversee workplace events and cultural programming, including happy hours, celebrations, onsite gatherings, and cultural observances (e.g., Lunar New Year, Diwali).
Evolve workplace programs, service models, and operating processes as the organization scales globally.
Establish operating standards, KPIs, and governance mechanisms that drive performance, transparency, and consistency across workplace services.
Oversee operating and capital budgets for workplace programs, ensuring alignment with Finance‑led planning cycles.
Oversee facilities management operations, including HVAC and mechanical systems, janitorial and cleanliness standards, repairs and maintenance, building services, and life‑safety programs.
Own and manage the corporate travel program, including Navan administration, policy governance, compliance oversight, and travel‑related analytics.
Optimize and oversee corporate travel spend by identifying savings opportunities and negotiating discounted rates with hotels and other travel partners.
Lead ESG and sustainability initiatives tied to workplace operations and resource efficiency.
Oversee global safety, emergency preparedness, and business continuity to support a resilient and compliant organization.
Leverage workplace technologies and analytics to modernize operations and enable data‑driven decision-making.
Build and develop a high‑performing team that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage a strategic vendor ecosystem that ensures high‑quality execution and responsible cost management.