Global Workplace Experience & Strategy Director

Based in Dallas with a global remit, you will lead Workplace Strategy within Nokia’s Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio team. You will partner with HR, IT, Area Management, Portfolio Management, and Project Delivery to translate workplace data, employee needs, and business priorities into clear standards, targeted investments, and measurable outcomes. This role reports to the Head of Portfolio & Strategy within Nokia’s Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio function. You have: A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Workplace Strategy, Organizational Psychology, Business, Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years in workplace strategy, corporate real estate, workplace design, or employee experience, including leadership of global workplace initiatives for a complex, multi-site organization. A proven record of setting workplace strategies, design standards, transformation programs, and employee experience initiatives using data, research, and benchmarking. Strong executive communication and stakeholder influencing skills, bringing an open, fearless, and empowered leadership style that builds trust, alignment, and momentum. Deep understanding of how culture, inclusion, wellbeing, amenities, space quality, and technology shape employer brand, engagement, talent attraction, and retention. Ability to partner with IT teams to translate business and employee needs into scalable technology standards, pilots, investment cases, and global solutions. We prefer: Experience in technology, manufacturing, R&D, engineering-led, or other complex workplace environments. Experience implementing global workplace standards and inclusive-design practices across diverse geographies and cultures. Experience shaping workplace technology strategies, including smart buildings, occupancy sensing, booking tools, workplace apps, collaboration platforms, AV standards, digital signage, and workstation technology. Change management experience leading organizational adoption through periods of transformation. A Master’s degree, MBA, or professional qualification in a workplace, real estate, or design discipline.