Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
The Director, Global Real Estate will lead the strategy, optimization, and governance of the Littelfuse global real estate portfolio. Littelfuse is a $2.5B+ global industrial technology company with a diverse footprint that includes manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, engineering sites, and office locations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
This highly visible leadership role will develop and execute an enterprise real estate strategy that enables business growth while improving cost effectiveness, space utilization, and operational performance. The Director will guide major portfolio decisions, including facility consolidations, site expansions, lease renewals, acquisitions, dispositions, and long-term footprint planning.
The successful candidate will combine global real estate expertise with strong commercial and financial judgment. This leader will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional partners to evaluate portfolio opportunities, shape the future office and manufacturing footprint, and determine the appropriate balance between owned and leased facilities.
About the Job: Key Responsibilities
Define and Lead Global Real Estate Strategy
Global Portfolio Leadership: Own and manage the global real estate portfolio, including corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and engineering locations.
Enterprise Portfolio Strategy: Establish long-term portfolio plans aligned with business priorities, operational requirements, and workforce needs.
Owned and Leased Portfolio Strategy: Develop recommendations regarding owned and leased properties, including renewals, relocations, closures, consolidations, acquisitions, and property sales.
Footprint Planning: Lead decisions regarding future office, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering-site investments.
Optimize the Global Portfolio
Portfolio Optimization: Balance growth requirements, operational needs, employee experience, utilization, and cost effectiveness across the global footprint.
Utilization and Capacity Analysis: Evaluate facility utilization and develop fact-based recommendations to expand, consolidate, close, relocate, or divest sites.
Manufacturing Footprint Support: Partner with operations and supply chain leaders on manufacturing footprint strategy, facility transitions, site closures, and integration activities.
Enterprise Value Creation: Identify opportunities to minimize occupancy costs, lease liabilities, and capital-project spending while maintaining operational effectiveness.
Lead Transactions, Governance, and External Partnerships
Transaction Management: Lead lease renewals, acquisitions, dispositions, relocations, consolidations, expansions, and other real estate transactions.
Commercial Negotiations: Oversee landlord negotiations, broker relationships, contract reviews, and external real estate service providers.
Legal and Risk Partnership: Partner closely with Legal on contracts, lease negotiations, transaction structures, risk assessments, and governance processes.
Service Provider Management: Set expectations and ensure accountability across brokers, developers, landlords, and facilities service partners.
Influence Enterprise Decision-Making
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with…