Global Facilities Executive: Real Estate Strategy & Expansion

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro, a leader in satellite and aerospace communications, seeks a strategic VP of Global Facilities to guide all company sites worldwide. You will shape long-term real estate strategy, manage owned and leased properties, and lead major capital projects to support manufacturing and R&D growth.

The role partners with Finance, Legal, HR, EHS, Security, Engineering, and Operations to ensure facilities meet regulatory standards, optimize costs, and enable scalable operations globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with extensive corporate real estate and facilities experience.
• Proven track record in managing geographically dispersed portfolios and complex leases.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, or tech environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global facilities and real estate strategy aligned with CesiumAstro’s growth and operations.
• Oversee the lifecycle of company sites, including acquisition, lease negotiations, buildout, occupancy, and disposition.
• Lead site selection, capital projects, and long-range footprint planning across domestic and international sites.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, HR, EHS, Security, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to meet business priorities.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and performance metrics for global facilities operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

20+ years of progressively responsible experience in corporate real estate, facilities, property management, construction, or related disciplines

Experience negotiating complex commercial leases and real estate agreements

International facilities and real estate experience preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite, ERP/financial systems, CMMS, and Lease management systems

Job description

CesiumAstro, a leader in satellite and aerospace communications, seeks a strategic VP of Global Facilities to guide all company sites worldwide. You will shape long-term real estate strategy, manage owned and leased properties, and lead major capital projects to support manufacturing and R&D growth.

The role partners with Finance, Legal, HR, EHS, Security, Engineering, and Operations to ensure facilities meet regulatory standards, optimize costs, and enable scalable operations globally.