Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead

Mountain View, California; San Francisco, CaliforniaPosted 21 days ago

Role Overview

Databricks is hiring a Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead. This is a contract role in Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California. posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

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While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.

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 portfolio planning, scenario planning, and 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.

The impact you will have:

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

What we look for:

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

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Our Commitment to 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead position at Databricks?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Databricks. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead position at Databricks located?

This position is based in Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California. Databricks has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead at Databricks earn?

Databricks has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead role at Databricks posted?

This role was posted on July 1, 2026 (21 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Real Estate Strategic Planning Lead role at Databricks require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Databricks lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.