While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.
About the Role
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 leading 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.
Responsibilities
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
Requirements
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
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
Zone 1 Pay Range: $144,500 — $198,650 USD
About Databricks
Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Benefits
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Compliance
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