REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:
Portfolio & Transaction Management
- Develop and execute real estate portfolio strategies that align with enterprise growth, operational requirements, and financial objectives.
- Lead all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, lease negotiations, renewals, extensions, and terminations.
- Evaluate market conditions, business needs, and financial analyses to support site selection and real estate investment decisions.
- Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, developers, and other external real estate partners to achieve favorable business outcomes.
- Prepare and present business cases, financial analyses, and executive recommendations for real estate transactions and associated capital investments.
- Ensure accurate management of critical lease obligations, renewals, options, and financial commitments.
- Track portfolio metrics, occupancy trends, and financial performance to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
- Lead due diligence activities for acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic real estate initiatives.
Workplace Strategy & Planning
- Lead workplace strategy and long-range capacity planning to support business growth and evolving operational needs.
- Optimize space utilization through strategic workplace planning that enhances collaboration, employee experience, and productivity.
- Define, maintain, and help implement workplace standards across a diverse and dynamic portfolio
- Partner with business leaders to develop workplace solutions aligned with operational objectives and organizational priorities.
- Evaluate current and future space requirements to ensure the real estate portfolio supports enterprise growth and business continuity.
- Translate business strategies into actionable workplace and occupancy plans that maximize portfolio performance and cost efficiency.
Governance / Compliance
- Ensure all real estate activities comply with corporate governance, delegated authority, financial controls, audit standards, and enterprise risk management policies.
- Establish portfolio performance metrics, executive dashboards, and governance frameworks to monitor financial performance, transaction status, occupancy, lease obligations, and strategic initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement through process standardization, automation, and enhanced data quality to increase operational efficiency and decision-making effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-focused service within the Real Estate & Workplace function.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of commercial real estate portfolio management and lease administration.
- Expertise in workplace strategy, occupancy planning, and space utilization.
- Experience leading real estate transactions, including lease negotiations and site selection.
- Understanding of capital planning, operating budgets, and financial analysis.
- Familiarity with real estate financial modeling and portfolio analytics.
- Ability to interpret market trends and develop long-range portfolio strategies.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Proven leader and change agent with a professional, positive, and collaborative approach.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior business leaders.
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Executive Communication
- Customer & Stakeholder Partnership
- Financial & Analytical Acumen
- Negotiation & Influencing
- Change Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement
- People Leadership & Talent Development
Locations
This role is preferred to be located in the northeast or Northern Virginia/DC Metro area.
Travel
This role can expect to travel for approximately 20% of the time.
