Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead

Client 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.

This is a 6-month contract position supporting client continued portfolio growth and organizational scaling, with the potential for extension or conversion based on business needs and performance.

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

· 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