About us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
Manage and optimise the corporate real estate portfolio across North and South America, leading transaction execution and stakeholder engagement to deliver cost-effective, flexible, and scalable real estate solutions aligned with business objectives.
The day-to-day
Portfolio & Transaction Management (Core Focus)
Own the performance and optimisation of a diverse portfolio including offices, warehouses, labs, and serviced locations throughout the Americas
Support the development and execution of regional portfolio strategies in partnership with the Director of Global Real Estate
Partner with internal lease administration teams and external providers to monitor lease events, critical dates, and market conditions, proactively managing risks and opportunities
Lead end-to-end real estate transactions across North and South America, including acquisitions, renewals, expansions, subleases, and terminations
Manage all phases of the transaction lifecycle from strategy, site selection, and financial analysis through to agreement of heads of terms and execution of lease agreements
Negotiate commercial terms to improve value and mitigate risk to the business
Appoint and manage brokers and local market advisors to support delivery
Lead the real estate workstream for capital projects, including securing site control and negotiating lease documentation, prior to handover to Facilities/project delivery teams
Offer flexible support across the global real estate portfolio, partnering on projects and transactions outside North and South America as needed
Financial Analysis & Business Case Development
Develop detailed financial models comparing real estate options, including rent, operating costs, capital investment, and lifecycle costs
Prepare robust cases and recommendations for senior leadership, balancing cost, functionality, and strategic considerations
Track and report on cost savings, capital spend, and portfolio performance
Input on annual budget development and regular budget reconciliations to plan
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Act as the primary real estate partner for regional business leaders, providing strategic advice and mentorship
Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Tax, Insurance, Facilities, and external partners to deliver transactions efficiently
Manage landlord relationships and act as key point of contact for lease interpretation and negotiations
Governance, Data & Reporting
Maintain accurate lease and portfolio data within real estate systems (e.g., CoStar)
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, lease obligations, and regulatory requirements
Prepare reporting, dashboards, and executive presentations on portfolio performance and transaction activity
Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimisation
Identify and implement cost reduction and efficiency initiatives across the portfolio
Drive process improvements in real estate operations and data management
Explore market incentives and innovative structuring opportunities to optimise outcomes
Apply experience with AI and digital tools to streamline processes, enhance data capabilities, and unlock operational efficiencies
What you'll need
What will help you on the job
Salary range
$107,000.00 - $169,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $133,000.00- $200,000.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
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