Vice President, Real Estate & Workplace Services

Vice President, Real Estate & Workplace Services ONWARDS TOGETHER! 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. Your Impact: Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership · 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. Real Estate & Portfolio Strategy · 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. Workplace Experience & Organizational Enablement · 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. Operational Excellence · 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. Travel · 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. ESG, Safety & Resilience · Lead ESG and sustainability initiatives tied to workplace operations and resource efficiency. · Oversee global safety, emergency p ... (truncated, view full listing at source)