VP Real Estate

Darktrace • USA - Florida (Home Office), FL

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About The Position

The VP, Real Estate is responsible for the strategy, management, and performance of Darktrace's corporate real estate portfolio, particularly during a period of evolution in which some offices may close and new ones may open. The role balances cost, flexibility, and employee experience while aligning the portfolio with the company's hybrid work model and growth plans. It manages external brokers, project managers, and facilities partners.

The VP develops and executes portfolio strategy; leads lease administration and real estate transactions; owns the real estate budget and forecast; oversees workplace design, fit-outs, and relocations; uses space utilization data to guide decisions; and works with internal teams to support security, compliance, facilities, and sustainability objectives. The role also contributes to high standards of integrity and accountability as the business strengthens its governance and controls.

Requirements

• Multiple years of corporate real estate experience.
• Proven track record in lease negotiation, portfolio optimization, and large-scale workplace projects.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience in budgeting, lease accounting, and business case development.
• Experience managing brokers, integrated facilities management providers, architects, and contractors.
• Excellent executive-level stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a technology, SaaS, or high-growth company, ideally in hybrid-work environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year real estate strategy aligned with headcount forecasts, hybrid working policy, and financial targets.
• Lead site selection, lease negotiation, renewal, restructuring, and disposal, working with brokers and legal counsel to secure favorable terms.
• Own the real estate budget and forecast; drive savings through consolidation, sublease, and lease-term optimization; and partner with Finance on ASC 842 lease accounting and capital planning.
• Oversee design, fit-out, and relocation projects, delivering inclusive, secure, brand-aligned workspaces on time and on budget.
• Use occupancy and utilization data to inform space decisions and report portfolio KPIs to executive leadership.
• Work with Security, IT, and Legal to ensure facilities meet physical security, health and safety, ADA, and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage integrated facilities management providers, service levels, and contracts across the portfolio.
• Embed ESG and sustainability goals, including energy efficiency and green building standards, into portfolio decisions.
• Support high standards of integrity and accountability as the business strengthens its governance and controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed