This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Facebook, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Global Head of Real Estate

Adyen is looking for a Global Head of Real Estate to drive highly complex lease negotiations around the world. In this role, you will be a member of the Senior HR Leadership team, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

This individual will be responsible for creating and executing a global real estate strategy that supports the company’s overall business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading a global real estate portfolio, including the ability to analyze and negotiate complex real estate deals. 

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a global real estate strategy that is aligned with business strategies, products, and people
• Manage and oversee all global real estate activities, including strategic planning, vendor management, purchasing, budgeting, programming, site selection, financial analysis, transaction negotiations, project delivery and workplace services globally
• Develop and implement innovative real estate strategies by country and region to best align with employee experience and budget.
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team
• Collaborate with global executive leaders across the organization to ensure that the long-term strategy of the organization is being achieved through leveraging our space and resources.

Who You Are

• 10+ years experience in Workplace and Real Estate, preferably in companies that have seen growth from 3,000+ employees.
• Deep understanding of real estate related processes: strategic sourcing, supply chain management, human capital management, facilities management, location management, lease transaction management, design, construction, and project management.
• Proven track record of developing, executing, and managing real estate and workplace strategies that meet company objectives and values.
• Teamwork orientation, and with an ability to partner cross functionally (e.g. with finance, legal, security, etc.) and globally
• Act as an ambassador for the Adyen Formula and the Adyen Way of Leading Teams, guiding managers to apply our core values in their day-to-day decisions.
• Ability to successfully present complex financial and organizational analyses to an executive team.

Other Job Details:

• This role can be based out of our San Francisco, Chicago, or New York City office. We have a hybrid workplace and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles. 
• This will require at least 25-50% travel

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.