Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead

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While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role candidates in other locations will be considered.

Databricks is seeking a Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead to join our Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS) team. Reporting to Global Real Estate Strategy & Transactions this highly visible and impactful role will be responsible for portfolio planning scenario planning and portfolio optimization across Databricks global real estate portfolio. The role will support executive decision-making through strategic analysis financial modeling and business case support to inform key real estate decisions.

The impact you will have:

• Partner with Finance and Real Estate Leadership to maintain REWS long-range portfolio plan
• Create and maintain flexible portfolio models and manage complex scenario planning initiatives
• Develop portfolio optimization recommendations aligned with business growth financial objectives and employee experience
• Conduct financial operational and portfolio analyses to support strategic real estate decision-making
• Support development of executive-ready business cases presentations and strategic recommendations
• Translate complex portfolio tradeoffs into clear data-driven insights and actionable recommendations
• Develop and maintain recurring portfolio reporting dashboards and key performance metrics
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and decision support for high-priority REWS cross-functional initiatives
• Partner with Finance Workplace People IT and Real Estate stakeholders globally to support portfolio planning initiatives
• Help establish scalable planning frameworks reporting standards and governance processes as Databricks continues to grow

What we look for:

• Bachelors degree in Real Estate Finance Economics Business Administration or a related field
• 7 years of experience in a combination of Real Estate Finance Strategy Management Consulting or related fields with a track record of success
• Excellent analytical skills including financial modeling forecasting portfolio analysis and scenario planning
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to structure complex problems and develop solutions
• Strong presentation verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a results-driven solutions-oriented environment with competing priorities
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets Excel and presentation development
• Experience with planning and reporting tools such as Anaplan Tableau Databricks or similar platforms preferred