Property Management Director

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Property Management Director Looking for a seasoned professional for Facilities & Property Management to provide strategic and operational leadership for a large, geographically distributed portfolio of corporate facilities across multiple cities. This role owns the end‑to‑end facilities management ecosystem to include Engineering, Soft Services, Cafeteria, Space Management, Transport operations and allied services related to those. The role is also responsible to ensuring safe, complaint, cost‑effective, and employee‑centric workplaces while aligning with broader organizational, ESG, and business objectives. In this role, you will: Collaborate with regional and strategic leaders to maximize utilization of existing properties and new sites Demonstrate full knowledge of the client business needs and goals Anticipate partner needs and understand partner expectations Identify and document cost control ideas and process improvements Develop and manage business unit occupancy and capital budget Lead a team of real estate professionals who partner with clients and executive leadership to define real estate needs Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced management Lead team to achieve objectives Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Property Management Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy Manage Facility Operations  o    Lead facilities management operations across multiple cities and large campuses, ensuring consistency of service delivery while allowing for local regulatory and cultural nuances. o    Own the full spectrum of FM services, including:     Engineering & hard services (MEP, HVAC, BMS, critical systems)     Soft services (housekeeping, security, landscaping, pest control & mail room)     Food services & cafeteria operations     Transport & mobility services     Space planning, occupancy management, and churn management     Workplace amenities and employee experience programs     Establish and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) across all sites. •    Do Strategic Planning & Governance o    Develop and execute a multi‑year facilities strategy aligned with business growth, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and workplace transformation goals. o    Define and implement standardized operating models, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks across the portfolio. o    Partner with Real Estate, HR, Finance, IT, Security, and Business Leadership to support expansion, consolidation, and workplace modernization initiatives. •    Lead Financial & Commercial Planning and Management o    Own annual operating and capital expenditure budgets for facilities across the portfolio. o    Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising safety, compliance, or employee experience. o    Lead commercial negotiations, vendor contracts, RFPs, and renewals to ensure best‑in‑class service and value. o    Track financial performance, forecast spending and manage variances proactively. •    Manage Vendors & Partners o    Build and manage a robust ecosystem of strategic FM partners and service providers across cities. o    Ensure vendor compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, statutory requirements, and organizational policies. o    Conduct regular performance reviews, audits, and governance meetings with key vendors. •    Ensure Compliance, Risk & Safety o    Ensure full compliance with local statutory, regulatory, and code requirements across all locations. o    Oversee workplace safety programs, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning. o    Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, and reputational risks related to facilities operations. •