Provide leadership, strategic direction and coordination associated with real estate transactions in support of the objectives and overall business plan and strategies of Itron, Inc. Lead, direct, conduct, and monitor these activities globally for Itron. Itron's Real-Estate services will help drive the business and operating model changes required to achieve the organization's strategic vision. This includes everything from architecting the real-estate future state operating model to designing and leading a real-estate transition program to putting the model in place. Responsible for understanding the company's objectives, requirements and the proposed use of the real estate asset and identifying alternative solutions and conduct financial analysis, lease vs. buy analysis, site selection, due diligence, space planning and other associated activities associated with the negotiation and execution of real estate transactions and facilities management. Ensure Itron is operating and maintaining a cost competitive real estate portfolio. Duties & Responsibilities Design, develop, update and implement real estate management business processes that reflect best practices and align with business needs. Provide management of corporate real estate management budgeting, outsourcing and third party support. Collaborate with senior staff to develop real estate portfolio optimization strategies. Perform Real Estate status reporting, analysis and data management for leadership. Work with legal counsel to prepare real estate contracts in conjunction with negotiated project business parameters. Implement and maintain the lease administration database to include ensuring accuracy and completeness. Develop and utilize dashboards, benchmarking and other analytical tools to identify system-wide opportunities and problems and make recommendations for process improvement. Required Skills and Experience Adaptability - Adapts to change quickly, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs, direction and new challenges. Knowledge - Understands and exhibits a working knowledge of own duties and responsibilities, has necessary job, product and customer knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues. Leadership/Talent Management - Leads through change and adversity, exhibits honesty, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others. Applies clear/consistent performance standards, defines roles and responsibilities, and handles performance problems decisively and objectively. Maintains an inclusive workplace, maximizes contributions of all employees, and develops strengths in all team members. Results Focused - Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation. Strategic Thinking - Creates and communicates a long-term vision, balances short and long term goals, keeps own and team's work aligned with overall goals, understands the market and can predict change, understands the industry and the competition, creates and adjusts strategic plans. Teamwork - Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, shares knowledge, helps co-workers to meet goals, makes the most of individual strengths, welcomes newcomers, promotes a team atmosphere, and actively seeks out perspectives different from your own to get to the best solutions. Preferred Qualifications: Past experience implementing strategic policies Requires in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives Past experience regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning sever