Director of Global Real Estate

Job Description

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

The Director of Global Real Estate is a key leadership role within the Global Real Estate and Retail Franchise (GRE&RF) organization. Reporting directly to the VP, Global Real Estate and Retail Franchise, this role is instrumental in shaping and executing the global real estate strategy across our brands. You will drive strategic planning, execution of 800+ annual real estate and franchise projects, process optimization, governance, and tool development to support regional real estate teams worldwide.

About The Job

Global Real Estate Strategy

• Partner with the VP, GRE&RF to execute a best-in-class real estate strategy for a fleet of 3,000+ stores globally
• Align real estate strategy with company-wide strategic business plans (SBP) and support execution at the cluster level
• Be a strategic advisor to senior leaders across global and cluster-specific initiatives
  
  

Execution & Portfolio Management

• Lead the translation of global strategy into actionable plans across clusters
• Drive Global Real Estate Council (GREC) and Global investment board (~60 projects per month)
• Analyze most important global real estate projects proposed and provide recommendation on approval, challenge cluster teams assumptions where needed
• Manage major deals through the monthly GREC process
• Orchestrate the Global Investment Decision Board (GIBD) sequencing, materials and agenda
  
  

Investment Governance & Process Optimization

• Define and refine Global Real Estate processes across all brands and operating models (O&O, franchise, commissionaire, concessions)
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define approval thresholds and improve global workflows.
• Monitor fleet performance and recommend actions to optimize productivity.
  
  

Fleet Review & Performance Analysis

• Lead bi-annual fleet performance reviews in collaboration with Finance.
• Develop and present insights to LS&Co’s executive committee and board of directors.
• Ensure alignment between commercial real estate strategy and board-level objectives.
  
  

Tools & Capabilities Development

• Build and launch market mapping capabilities across all clusters
• Move LS&Co from a channel planning lens to a local/key city planning lens
• Improve upon the existing PER to make it simpler and easier to use
• Build digital selling tools for local teams to use with landlords
• Upgrade strategies to increase partner retail
  
  

Local Market Support & Best Practices

• Partner with key markets to strengthen real estate strategies at the local and key city level.
• Provide tools, training, and guidance to ensure team success across all regions.
• Define and distribute best practices through a global real estate/franchise playbook.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing through bi-annual global meetings and quarterly follow-ups.
• Lead global real estate and franchise projects to ensure consistent execution and impact across clusters.
• 5-10% travel.
  
  

About You

• 7+ years of experience within Commercial Real Estate management or consulting experience.
• Experience engaging with multiple management levels, from C-suite leaders to individual contributors.
• Experience taking on complex and detailed analysis and translate that information to a clear insightful presentation
• Partner with senior executives to lead successful delivery in evolving settings, ensuring a smooth adoption of new solutions.
• Have a global perspective with a proven ability to scale programs.
• International experience.
  
  

The expected starting salary range for this role is $144,800-219,300 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vets

LOCATION

Remote - USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

FILL DATE

This position is expected to be filled by 08/28/2025.

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