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Company Overview:

Qnity™ Electronics is recognized for its innovative approach in the electronics industry. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We seek a visionary Real Estate Leader to spearhead strategic real estate initiatives that enhance our operational capabilities across the Americas and Europe regions.

Role Description:

The **Senior Real Estate Specialist** will oversee the strategic management of all real estate activities for Qnity™ within the Americas and Europe. This role encompasses site acquisition, lease negotiations, and property optimization for offices, labs, and facilities outside of manufacturing settings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and cultural adaptability, enabling them to effectively manage and optimize our diverse real estate portfolio. This position plays a pivotal role in positioning Qnity™ as a leader in the global leader, ensuring that properties are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives while enhancing operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Location Management:

Plans, oversees, manages, or directs activities related to site selection, due diligence (including environmental considerations), property acquisition and disposition, design and construction and management of owned and leased properties across the Americas and Europe from inception to completion and drive real estate operations across the Americas and Europe, ensuring optimal site selection and acquisition that align with Qnity™'s strategic business objectives.

Transaction Oversight:

Be the primary contact for the business for all real estate matters in Americas and Europe and oversee all aspects of real estate transactions and projects, including leasing agreements, acquisitions, and dispositions, easements, and encumbrances negotiations etc. to maximize organizational value and adhere to financial goals

Integration Management:

Active management of real estate integration during mergers and acquisitions, facilitating seamless transitions for any acquired or divested entities to ensure smooth transitions and minimize impact on business continuity.

Negotiation Stewardship:

Negotiate favorable lease and purchase terms and incorporate best practices terms with landlords and brokers to ensure the organization secures optimal outcomes and business objectives. **Government Relations:**

Engage with local, state, and federal authorities to leverage incentives for new site developments and effectively navigate regulatory frameworks.

Data Management:

Maintain comprehensive and accurate lease documentation to ensure timely payments, lease accounting and internal audit compliance, monitor renewals, and manage expirations effectively. **Compliance Management:**

Ensure adherence to a range of regulations and laws across operational regions, managing cross-border compliance dynamics effectively. Ensure compliance to global FSRE and finance corporate and governance processes.

Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptability:

Foster effective communication and collaboration across diverse cultures, enhancing understanding and synergy in various regional contexts both internally and externally.

Leadership Development:

Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, promoting innovation and cultivating talent within the organization.

Strategic Planning and Analysis:

Utilize advanced analytical skills to evaluate real estate trends and develop strategic initiatives that align with Qnity™’s long-term goals.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years in a corporate real estate role or a related position, with a strong understanding of global real estate management principles. Experience in mergers & acquisitions and facilities management is preferred.

Educational Background:

A Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business administration, or a related field is required; a master’s degree (e.g., MBA) is highly desirable.

Skills:

+ Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively across diverse cultures.

+ Understands corporate and industrial real estate instruments such as appraisals, deeds, donations, easements, estoppels, leases, licenses, sales, surveys and title commitments.

+ Excellent analytic, planning, and organizational skills.

+ Ability to successfully multi-task numerous projects and tasks.

+ Proficient at reading, redlining, interpreting and composing legal documents and contracts.

+ Ability to read and interpret property maps, surveys and blueprints.

+ Possesses a firm understanding of the economics and financials associated with real estate transactions.

+ Effective at understanding business needs, negotiating and influencing others.

+ Ability to navigate and work well with a diverse group of individuals across various functions and senior level stakeholders.

+ Ability to analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations to business management regarding real estate solutions to achieve specific goals and objectives.

+ Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 25% as necessary to support operational needs and stakeholder engagements.

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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information (https://www.qnityelectronics.com/accessibility.html) .

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits-final) .