Director, Facilities Portfolio Leadership

Optimum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 141,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum seeks a Director of Facilities Portfolio Management to unify procurement, real estate, and facilities in a cohesive operating model. You will report to the VP of Finance Strategy and Integration and manage a portfolio driving cost savings with governance, metrics, and risk mitigation.

You will partner with Operations, HR, and IT to ensure a people-centric approach, oversee site moves and build-outs, and deliver executive-level updates on roadmap progress and benefits realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 8+ years in large-scale cost-savings programs or enterprise transformation.
• Strong PM skills with playbooks, RACIs, and exec reporting.
• Engages credibly with senior executives while hands-on in execution.
• Executive-level communication translating data into narratives of status, risk, and benefits.
• Portfolio and program management across large, cross-functional portfolios.
• Comfortable in cross-functional environments spanning facilities, supply chain, tech, finance, and HR.
• Analytical mindset to interpret data, model scenarios, and quantify savings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integration of facilities, real estate, and procurement into a unified operating model.
• Lead executive-ready reporting on portfolio status, spend, risks, and decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Establish governance cadences and track progress with timely decisions.
• Support people-focused workplace transitions with clear communications.
• Drive continuous improvement with playbooks, timelines, and RACI templates.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Portfolio governance

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical mindset

Financial modeling

Change management

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

MBA or Master's degree

Job description

Optimum seeks a Director of Facilities Portfolio Management to unify procurement, real estate, and facilities in a cohesive operating model. You will report to the VP of Finance Strategy and Integration and manage a portfolio driving cost savings with governance, metrics, and risk mitigation.

You will partner with Operations, HR, and IT to ensure a people-centric approach, oversee site moves and build-outs, and deliver executive-level updates on roadmap progress and benefits realization.