VP, Corporate Real Estate

If youre passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results then Nationwides Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide on your side goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and were looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This role is accountable for a complex and geographically diverse portfolio requiring a balance of long-term strategic transformation and day-to-day operational performance.

Key transformation priorities include:

• Defining and leading the enterprise-aligned real estate strategy and driving the formal governance decision rights and execution to deliver business outcomes.

• Directing capital investment discipline through stage-gate governance business-case rigor and transparent prioritization frameworks.

• Fostering a proactive customer engagement model through portfolio reviews strategic planning discussions and early identification of business needs.

• Delivering safe resilient and efficient building operations through data-driven asset lifecycle management risk-informed investment decisions and operational excellence

• Modernizing CRE capabilities through an integrated technology roadmap data governance automation smart-building solutions and actionable executive and operational KPIs.

• Driving process standardization continuous improvement and organizational change to enhance service delivery operational efficiency and portfolio performance.

Ideal candidates will be able to balance long-term transformation with the demands of a complex real estate portfolio influencing senior stakeholders fostering cross-functional partnerships and leveraging data to inform strategic decisions.

This role is based in Columbus Ohio with an expectation of being in the office most days. This is primarily an in-office role with hybrid flexibility available when business needs and role responsibilities allow. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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Job Description Summary

If youre energized by shaping where and how an enterprise worksand by creating spaces and experiences that help people do their bestthen Nationwide is the place for you. Nationwides industry-leading workforce embraces a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results.

As the Vice President Corporate Real Estate (CRE) youll set and execute the enterprise strategy for a safe sustainable and inspiring work environment that fuels innovation collaboration and growth. Youll lead workplace design project and facilities management real estate and capital planning and energy and environmental programs across our multi-state portfoliobringing together the physical workplace with smart-building technology data and AI to deliver a seamless cost-effective and future-ready experience for associates and visitors alike.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Sets and delivers the enterprise Corporate Real Estate strategy from vision through execution ensuring it aligns with and accelerates Nationwides strategic business direction in close partnership with senior leaders and business operations.

• Builds value-added partnerships with internal customers delivering real estate and facilities services that advance corporate objectives unlock efficiencies and elevate the associate experience.

• Owns ongoing management of Nationwides business footprint and portfolioincluding project planning and evaluation budgeting and cost estimation scope development and delivery tenant improvement programs and infrastructure projectsalong with maintenance and operations design and construction space allocation and management capital improvement and property-related administrative services so the portfolio runs in a safe healthy secure sustainable efficient and cost-effective way.

• Champions the workplace of the future integrating the physical environment with digital-workplace and smart-building technologiesIoT sensors connected collaboration and meeting spaces and AI-enabled building systemsto create flexible hybrid-ready environments that maximize productivity on-site and virtually in partnership with HR and Technology.

• Drives a data-driven approach to real estate decisions establishing metrics analytics and dashboards for space utilization occupancy cost and experience to inform portfolio strategy remove friction and drive continuous improvement.

• Leads enterprise sustainability programsenergy and environmental management decarbonization and healthy-building standardsembedding sustainability into every aspect of Nationwides corporate real estate portfolio.

• Applies automation to facilities and workplace operations to streamline workflows improve service quality and reduce operating cost.

• Ensures compliance with building codes and environmental health and safety standards and applies industry best practices to protect and support the associate and visitor experience.

• Manages strategic relationships with key vendors contractors tenants and third-party landlords ensuring alignment optimal value and reliable service delivery.

• Continuously scans emerging technologies trends and workplace modelschampioning pilots and new approaches that keep Nationwide at the forefront of the evolving workplace.

• Guides and advises Nationwide OCEO on related administrative project management and facilities/property management initiatives and manages internal communications to align senior leadership expectations and elevate service quality.

• Leads and develops a high-performing team of real estate professionals and supporting contractors including performance management salary planning skill development hiring and corrective actions.

May performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to SVP Corporate Technology & Workplace Solutions. Leads a team of CRE leaders and indirectly leads a team of CRE professionals.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in Business Engineering Facilities Management Architecture or a related discipline. MBA preferred.

Experience: Typically 10 or more years of relevant corporate real estate experience including experience with large complex organizations and their practices processes and procedures. Five or more years of leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills: Demonstrated ability to set and drive strategy and vision for the corporate workplace balancing associate wellbeing productivity and cost. Proven delivery of complex Tier 1 and infrastructure projects. Working knowledge of property acquisition leasing and disposition. Fluency with workplace and building technologiessmart-building systems space and occupancy analytics and AI-enabled toolsand the ability to translate data into decisions. Strong financial acumen including cost/benefit evaluation and business-case development. Excellent people-leadership skills with openness to feedback and new ideas. Strong diplomatic interpersonal and consultative skills with the ability to understand synthesize and define business needs. Comfort with complexity ambiguity competing priorities and tight deadlines. High personal integrity and the willingness to advocate for what is right. Ability to lead change management that improves the effectiveness and adoption of real estate and facilities initiatives and to challenge the status quo to simplify processes and deliver results.

Other criteria including leadership skills competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the OCEO leader and CHRO.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Hybrid to normal office environment. Occasional travel non-standard or extended work may be required.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs including: medical/dental/vision life insurance short and long term disability coveragepaid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date nine paid holidays 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match company-paid pension plan business casual attire and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged appreciated respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job Sales Incentives based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for VP Corporate Real Estate - 112756 : $200000.00-$400000.00

The expected starting salary range for VP Corporate Real Estate - 112756 : $200000.00-$400000.00