Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead

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While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.

Databricks is seeking a Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead to join our Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS) team. Reporting to Global Real Estate Strategy & Transactions, this highly visible and impactful role will be responsible for portfolio planning, scenario planning, and portfolio optimization across Databricks’ global real estate portfolio. The role will support executive decision-making through strategic analysis, financial modeling, and business case support to inform key real estate decisions.

The impact you will have:

• Partner with Finance and Real Estate Leadership to maintain REWS long-range portfolio plan


• Create and maintain flexible portfolio models and manage complex scenario planning initiatives


• Develop portfolio optimization recommendations aligned with business growth, financial objectives, and employee experience


• Conduct financial, operational, and portfolio analyses to support strategic real estate decision-making


• Support development of executive-ready business cases, presentations, and strategic recommendations


• Translate complex portfolio tradeoffs into clear, data-driven insights and actionable recommendations


• Develop and maintain recurring portfolio reporting, dashboards, and key performance metrics


• Conduct ad hoc analyses and decision support for high-priority REWS cross-functional initiatives


• Partner with Finance, Workplace, People, IT, and Real Estate stakeholders globally to support portfolio planning initiatives


• Help establish scalable planning frameworks, reporting standards, and governance processes as Databricks continues to grow

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field


• 7+ years of experience in a combination of Real Estate, Finance, Strategy, Management Consulting, or related fields with a track record of success


• Excellent analytical skills, including financial modeling, forecasting, portfolio analysis, and scenario planning


• Exceptional problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to structure complex problems and develop solutions


• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment


• Experience working in a results-driven, solutions-oriented environment with competing priorities


• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional stakeholders


• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel, and presentation development


• Experience with planning and reporting tools such as Anaplan, Tableau, Databricks, or similar platforms preferred