Director, EMEA – Real Estate, Workplace, Safety & Security (REWSS)

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This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE…

Shape the Future of Work at Pure. At Pure, we believe workplaces are more than just buildings — they’re spaces where people connect, innovate, and grow. As our Director of Real Estate & Workplace for EMEA, you’ll lead the vision that transforms offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa into environments that inspire.

You’ll influence strategy, deliver impactful projects, and create workplaces that reflect Pure’s global culture while supporting diverse teams locally. From negotiating key real estate opportunities to delivering sustainable and dynamic workplace experiences, your leadership will help shape how thousands of people experience work every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead with Influence: Act as Pure’s senior-most REWSS leader across EMEA (CZ, DE, FR, Nordics, UAE, Africa, etc.), building trusted partnerships with executives and site leaders to align regional workplace strategies with global vision.
• Drive Real Estate Strategy: Own lease negotiations, renewals, and broker partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to secure favorable terms and market intelligence.
• Deliver Workplace Experience: Ensure high-quality facilities operations, space planning, and programs that prioritize safety, sustainability, and employee satisfaction.
• Execute Capital Projects: Oversee design and delivery of EMEA capital projects that reflect Pure’s culture, meet budget/schedule goals, and transition seamlessly to long-term operations.
• Steward Financial Performance: Define and track KPIs, manage forecasting and budgets, and provide actionable insights on space efficiency, cost optimization, and portfolio health.
• Foster Regional Consistency: Partner cross-functionally (Legal, Finance, Security, etc.) to ensure seamless lease and site strategy execution.
• Collaborate Globally: Align with HQ and global REWSS peers to maintain consistent policies and standards while tailoring strategies to local markets.
• Enable Data-Driven Decisions: Surface risks for the EMEA region, trends, and opportunities with analytics and dashboards to guide leadership choices.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• 10+ years experience in corporate real estate or workplace leadership, with strategic and operational scope across EMEA.
• Proven track record managing lease negotiations, broker relationships, and multi-country portfolios.
• Experience leading facilities operations, space planning, and capital projects.
• Financial expertise with experience in KPI definition, forecasting, budgeting, and portfolio analytics.
• Knowledge of real estate systems, reporting tools, and space management platforms (e.g., Archibus, Serraview, Tableau).
• Understanding of EMEA real estate markets, workplace trends, and cultural nuances.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing at all levels in global matrixed organizations.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Prague office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.
 
Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.