The Director of Real Estate and Portfolio Management provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's real estate portfolio, supporting the planning, development, and optimization of facilities across the enterprise. This role is responsible for site acquisition, lease administration, construction and capital project management, space planning, and market expansion initiatives. The position drives sustainable real estate practices, ensures effective utilization of workplace environments, and contributes to long-term growth strategies that enhance operational efficiency, support business objectives, and strengthen the organization's physical footprint.
Essential FunctionsProvide expert-level guidance and strategic direction working proactively to resolve escalated lease enforcement issues and be accountable for regional goals of the portfolio.Oversee portfolio activities, including the review and management of new leases and amendments, while implementing plans in line with organizational standards, prioritizing quality, speed and budget efficiency.Develop, implement, and monitor lease management procedures, and real estate administration frameworks. Review and analyze space utilization data, scenario plans, site assessments, and construction documentation.Drive the lease management strategy and be able to adapt swiftly to shifting priorities while continuously assessing the overall validity of existing programs, priorities and teams.Facilitate cross-functional team support through development processes that focus on quality and speed that maintain positive relationships with our stakeholders and mitigate risks to our assets.Work collectively and communicate across the organization. Ensure alignment of proposed programs and projects with the business unit, functional area and/or organization's short and mid-term goals and strategies and drive decision making across multiple cross functional senior leaders prioritizing alignment over consensus building.Inspire and influence others to protect our retail assets, partnering with Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, Lease Administration, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues that arise throughout the life cycle of a lease to ensure our members and employees have a positive experience. Enjoy working on an energetic team and have a clear accountability to drive the organization forward as part of a highly collaborative team while acting in accordance with Wings guiding principles.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure real estate solutions that balance operational requirements, cost efficiency, and growth objectives.Oversee capital projects, construction timelines, and market entry planning to support expansion and modernization efforts.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, internal controls, and sustainability best practices.Provide guidance and training to facilities teams, project managers, and operational staff on real estate standards and procedures. Participate in strategic planning to align real estate and construction operations with organizational goals. 
