Global Real Estate Services Manager

Develop and execute the global real estate strategy in support of business growth, cost efficiency, and post-acquisition portfolio integration, including rationalization of overlapping or redundant sites.

Lead site selection, lease negotiation, renewal, and termination activity across all regions, working with local brokers and outside counsel to protect the company's commercial and operational interests.

Own end-to-end program management of active build-out and fit-out projects — including scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance — from design/build contract execution through occupancy.

Manage the design/build contractor and general contractor relationships for major capital projects, including contract negotiation, milestone tracking, and change-order review.

Maintain and regularly report a global real estate portfolio database covering lease terms, expirations, critical dates, occupancy costs, and utilization by site.

Partner with Finance on real estate capital and operating budgets, lease accounting (ASC 842 / IFRS 16) data needs, and occupancy cost forecasting and variance analysis.

Coordinate with Legal and outside counsel on lease and construction contract review, risk allocation, and approval workflows, escalating material terms that fall outside standard risk tolerance.

Serve as the internal point of coordination for real estate integration workstreams arising from mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including newly acquired or carved-out sites.

Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, architects, engineers, and facilities service providers globally, and lead competitive selection processes for major engagements.

Ensure real estate transactions and site build-outs comply with local regulatory, zoning, environmental, and safety requirements in each jurisdiction.

Support space planning and workplace strategy in partnership with HR and business unit leaders, including headcount-driven expansion or consolidation needs.

Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on portfolio status, active projects, key risks, and capital deployment.

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, facilities, or a related field, including direct experience managing a multi-site or multi-country portfolio.

Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial leases and managing design/build or general contractor relationships on capital projects.

Experience managing real estate matters in an industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environment, including office, warehouse, and production facility types.

Strong financial acumen, including familiarity with occupancy cost analysis, capital budgeting, and lease accounting concepts.

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across time zones and cultures, with strong vendor and contractor management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executives.

Willingness to travel [10-20%] to visit key partners and regional offices.

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