Real Estate Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee real estate programs and strategic initiatives that drive capacity growth, market expansion, portfolio optimization, and alignment with business goals.

• Assess market opportunities and evaluate site selection options through financial, operational, and strategic analyses.

• Formulate recommendations for leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, and other portfolio-related decisions.

• Track portfolio performance and pinpoint opportunities to enhance utilization, scalability, efficiency, and long-term value.

• Manage intricate real estate transactions from the initial assessment through to execution and transition.

• Lead negotiations and coordinate with brokers, landlords, developers, consultants, attorneys, and external partners.

• Drive project timelines, budgets, due diligence, approvals, and critical milestones.

• Anticipate risks and dependencies, establishing effective mitigation strategies.

• Guide cross-functional teams and set up project governance, communication strategies, and execution frameworks.

• Facilitate decision-making through analysis, recommendations, and actionable insights.

• Create and maintain financial models, business cases, and investment analyses.

• Examine market trends, operating costs, capital expenditures, and performance metrics of the portfolio.

• Present recommendations to senior leadership.

• Assist in forecasting, reporting, and strategic planning efforts.

• Enhance real estate processes, tools, reporting systems, and methodologies for project delivery.

• Establish standards, documentation, and reporting workflows.

• Mentor project team members and less experienced contributors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

• 8-12 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, program management, portfolio management, development, corporate real estate, or similar areas.

• At least 3 years of experience in the data center sector.

• Proven track record in leading complex real estate transactions, programs, and cross-functional initiatives.

• Strong understanding of commercial real estate principles, transaction management, due diligence, financial analysis, and portfolio planning.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects with competing deadlines and varied stakeholder groups.

• Experience in influencing decisions and achieving results within a matrixed organizational setting.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

• Proficient in financial modeling, project management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States and reside in a state where the company maintains employment eligibility.

• Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field.

• Preferred: Professional certifications such as PMP, CCIM, MCR, or equivalent industry credentials.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting data center, mission-critical infrastructure, technology, telecommunications, or industrial real estate portfolios.

• Preferred: Experience collaborating with executive leadership teams on strategic planning and complex investment decisions.

• Preferred: Familiarity with lease administration, development projects, and capital planning processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Short Term and Long-Term disability coverage.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Leave of Absence options.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Wellness Program.

• Rewards and Recognition Program.

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.