Cisco

Real Estate Lead, Americas

Cisco$148K — $208K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience in corporate real estate, transaction management, or property investment.
  • Experience handling large commercial leases up to 300k sq. ft.
  • Familiarity with tech office dynamics and data center environments across diverse markets.
  • Strong skills in financial modeling and capital budgeting related to real estate transactions.
  • Knowledge of site due diligence and local regulatory processes.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Engineering, or similar field; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end negotiations for leases, acquisitions, and dispositions to maximize financial value.
  • Partner with business leaders to analyze workplace utilization and strategize on real estate portfolio adjustments.
  • Develop data-driven financial models to support recommendations for Senior Leadership.
  • Integrate AI and analytics to enhance lease administration and portfolio reporting.
  • Manage relationships with brokerage firms and legal counsel to ensure compliance and effective deal execution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to manage a significant real estate budget exceeding $100M.
  • Engagement in high-impact, large-scale transactions across North and Latin America.
  • Access to cutting-edge AI tools and analytics for innovative real estate management.
  • Collaborative environment with diverse functions including Design, Finance, and Sustainability.
  • Position with visible impact on Cisco's strategic portfolio decisions.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 09/17/2026
Locations: San Jose (Bay Area), RTP, or New York

What You'll Do

As the Real Estate Lead for the Americas, you will be the commercial dealmaker and strategic portfolio leader overseeing Cisco's leased real estate footprint across North and Latin America. Managing an annual real estate budget exceeding $100M USD, you will lead marquee transactions-from large-scale regional hubs (up to 300k+ sq. ft.) to specialized data center facilities.
  • Drive High-Impact Transactions: Lead end-to-end lease negotiations, acquisitions, renewals, subleases, and dispositions, crafting creative commercial deal structures that maximize financial value and operational flexibility.
  • Shape Regional Portfolio Strategy: Partner directly with business leaders and WPR strategists to analyze workplace utilization, anticipate growth, and advise on where and how Cisco should expand, consolidate, or reposition leased properties.
  • Build Executive Business Cases: Develop clear, data-driven financial models (cash flow, P&L, and US GAAP lease accounting) to present compelling recommendations to Senior Leadership.
  • Champion Innovation & AI: Integrate AI tools and modern analytics to streamline lease administration, critical date governance, market benchmarking, and executive portfolio reporting.
  • Orchestrate Global Partners: Direct premier brokerage firms, development advisors, and legal counsel to ensure best-in-class execution and adherence to local land-use, environmental, and municipal guidelines.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Seamlessly connect the dots across Design & Construction, Workplace Operations, Legal, Tax, Finance, and Sustainability to deliver seamless project delivery and flawless handoffs.


Minimum Requirements

You are a seasoned, strategic corporate real estate professional who pairs deep commercial negotiation chops with polished executive presence. You know how to distill complex market dynamics and legal nuances into clear, actionable business storytelling.
  • Proven Portfolio Leadership: 9+ years of progressive corporate real estate, transaction management, or property investment experience managing large, multi-market corporate portfolios.
  • Transaction & Scale Acumen: Demonstrated track record of leading large commercial leases (up to 300k sq. ft.) and complex market strategies across the Americas.
  • Market Versatility: Strong background navigating diverse commercial markets, with familiarity in tech office dynamics and data center / mission-critical environments.
  • Financial & Analytical Fluency: Adept at real estate financial modeling, capital budgeting, and translating US GAAP/lease accounting principles into strategic decisions.
  • Regulatory & Entitlement Savvy: Working knowledge of site due diligence, easements, environmental considerations (such as CEQA/SEPA), and local municipal approval processes.
  • Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred). Industry designations such as MCR (CoreNet), RICS, or Lean Six Sigma are a strong differentiator.

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Founded
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