Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities
Who We Are: TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. WME Group is a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. WME Group comprises preeminent talent agency WME, global marketing agency 160over90, brand licensing agency IMG Licensing, and non-scripted content business Pantheon Media Group. Position Overview: The Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Facilities at TKO & WME Group is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and managing the company’s global real estate and facilities portfolio. This role oversees the planning, acquisition, development, and operations of all owned and leased properties. Partnering closely with business unit leaders, HR leadership, and the executive team, you will ensure that the company’s physical footprint advances business priorities, enhances productivity, and reflects our commitment to sustainability, employee experience, and operational excellence. This person in this role may work remotely as long as there is willingness to travel and visit TKO and WME Group offices. What You’ll Do: Strategy & Portfolio Leadership • 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. Operational Excellence • 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. Leadership & Culture • 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. You Have These: • 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. TKO EEO Statement: TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. 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