Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role, Corporate Real Estate Strategy Manager.
Purpose of the Position
The Corporate Real Estate Strategy Manager plays an integral role in enhancing the firm's Field Real Estate program. This role is vital as this growing company (800+ locations to date) looks to effectively manage its real estate portfolio while aligning with broader business objectives, driving value, and supporting growth initiatives.
The Corporate Real Estate Strategy Manager works closely with all the company's teammates, leadership, and third-party vendors to execute on comprehensive real estate projects including:
- Process Optimization: develop and implement policies, procedures, and playbooks across the real estate lifecycle to ensure compliance with internal standards and corporate objectives
- M&A: partner with M&A team to support time due diligence and integration of acquired company real estate portfolios
- Transaction Oversight: partner with Real Estate Transaction Managers and third-party brokers to ensure that all real estate transaction issues are addressed to meet internal stakeholder business goals, as well as compliance with company and department policies, standards, and practices.
Experience:
Candidate must have experience in corporate real estate transaction and strategy management with a strong background in process creation and continuous improvement.
- 5+ years in commercial real estate managing office or industrial real estate transactions and portfolio strategy on the end user, brokerage or landlord side.
- Comprehensive understanding of commercial real estate strategy, leasing, and portfolio management.
- Demonstrated success working with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement processes that align with organizational and departmental objectives.
- Strong background in managing complex real estate projects from concept to completion, with familiarity of all scopes of the real estate lifecycle (transaction, construction, day 2 operations).
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This role offers significant variety, with no two days being the same. It requires the ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and maintain a clear view of overall strategy while staying focused on the finer details. The candidate will gain exposure to all parts of the real estate life cycle, as well as valuable insight into key business decisions and planning at the executive level.
Other Qualifications:
- Preferred involvement in relevant corporate real estate industry group (CoreNet, NAIOP, IIDA, IFMA, etc.).
- Expected travel is 10-15%
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