Head of Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) (m/f/d)

The Head of Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) (m/f/d) will directly report to the CFO (Management Board) and be based in Blieskastel with a permanent contract.

As Head of Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) (m/f/d), you will establish, structure and lead the global Corporate Real Estate Management function for Hager Group. The role combines strategic leadership with operational excellence and acts as a key value driver for the Group.

You will integrate Real Estate Management and Facility Management into one global organization and develop a future-oriented CREM concept aligned with business strategy, functional requirements, corporate identity and employer branding to ensure long-term value creation. Acting as an intrapreneur with an owner’s mindset, you will steer and optimize the global real estate portfolio and ensure sustainable financial and operational performance across all sites.

Your mission

Strategic Leadership & Department Setup

• Establish and professionalize a global CREM organization, integrating Real Estate and Facility Management into one cohesive unit


• Define and implement a global CREM strategy aligned with corporate objectives, governance principles and financial targets


• Act as steersman and coordinator for all real estate activities with direct reporting to the Vorstand (CFO) and leadership of an expert team

Value Creation & Operational Excellence

• Drive value creation, operating performance and workplace experience with a focus on the main sites in Blieskastel (Germany) and Obernai (France)


• Ensure optimization and consistency of the real estate portfolio and financial performance across all other global locations


• Manage CREM as a cost center with a clear and measurable value contribution for employees and internal as well as external customers

Brand, Employer Branding & Corporate Identity

• Ensure consistent corporate identity, brand fit and employer branding with a focus on key locations


• Leverage workplace design and experience as a driver for attractiveness and engagement

Asset Lifecycle & Service Provider Management

• Establish and execute a structured maintenance and lifecycle management concept


• Oversee external service providers and strategic partnerships


• Steer global real estate development, transformation and optimization projects

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align real estate initiatives with business needs


• Operate confidently in a complex international stakeholder environment

Organizational Model

• Global line organization integrating Real Estate Management and Facility Management for main sites


• Value-oriented, business-driven CREM setup across all regions and sites

Your profile

• Proven senior experience in Corporate Real Estate Management or a comparable strategic real estate role in an international environment


• Broad generalist expertise across real estate strategy, finance, development, asset and facility management


• Strong financial acumen with experience managing cost centers and driving value creation


• Demonstrated ability to build and structure functions in low-maturity or build-up environments


• Intrapreneurial, owner-oriented mindset with high accountability


• Leadership experience in small, expert teams and complex stakeholder settings


• Strong conceptual, structuring, and decision-making capabilities


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills at executive level


• International experience


• Ideally fluent in German and English; French is a strong advantage

Why Join Hager Group

• Direct reporting to the Management Board (Vorstand)


• High strategic impact on global corporate identity, employee experience, and value creation


• Unique opportunity to build and shape a global CREM function with long-term relevance

What are the recruitment stages? 

• Once your CV has been selected, you will be contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone exchange.


• You will be invited for a first interview with the recruiter 


• A second Interview will be then organized with the CFO & the HR manager

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