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TKO · 2 days ago

Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a premium sports and entertainment company that owns iconic properties such as UFC and WWE. They are seeking a Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities to lead the global real estate and facilities strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational excellence.

Media and EntertainmentSports

Responsibilities

Define and execute a comprehensive global real estate and facilities strategy aligned with enterprise growth and long-term business objectives

Assess and optimize the global portfolio—identifying opportunities for consolidation, expansion, and new development

Lead property acquisitions, lease negotiations, and vendor agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize asset value

Embed sustainability into all facilities and real estate decisions, ensuring environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, and accurate enterprise-level reporting

Continuously benchmark against leading global companies, bringing fresh, “outside-in” thinking to facility operations and real estate strategy

Provide centralized oversight of global facilities operations to ensure consistency, safety, and service excellence across all properties

Direct the delivery of new facility projects from design through completion, ensuring quality, budget discipline, and timely execution

Lead global standards for facilities operations—including security, mailroom, space planning, and vendor management

Partner with HR leadership on all space planning initiatives to ensure facilities support evolving workforce strategies, hybrid work models, and employee experience

Partner with leaders across the enterprise to design spaces that foster collaboration, creativity, and productivity

Develop and manage global real estate and facilities budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness while enabling innovation

Build and lead a high-performing global facilities organization that delivers exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders

Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business unit leaders, ensuring facilities enable—not constrain—business growth

Shape the workplace experience as a driver of culture, engagement, and talent retention—ensuring physical environments reflect company values and inspire employees

Promote a culture of customer service, continuous improvement, and accountability

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in team design, talent development, and leadership practices

Foster collaboration and innovation across regions, enabling the enterprise to scale effectively

Qualification

Global real estate strategyFacilities managementReal estate transactionsBudget managementSpace planningCustomer serviceDiversityInclusionLeadershipCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred in Facilities Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in global real estate, facilities management, and space planning—preferably in entertainment, sports, or live events

Proven success negotiating complex real estate transactions and managing large-scale global portfolios

Strong financial and operational acumen, with experience managing significant budgets and capital investments

Track record of leading and developing high-performing, geographically dispersed teams

Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence at the executive level

Global mindset with the flexibility to travel internationally as needed