Real Estate Portfolio Manager
Lead real estate strategy and portfolio optimization for a rapidly scaling AI company, managing a team of two and presenting strategic recommendations to the CFO and executive leadership.
About the job
Responsibilities
Strategy & Executive Communication
- Develop comprehensive real estate strategy documents synthesizing market analysis, financial modeling, and location recommendations for CFO and executive leadership
- Lead strategic portfolio planning including scenario modeling for growth, market entry/exit decisions, and long-term footprint optimization
- Create executive-level presentations and decision memos translating complex real estate data into clear strategic recommendations
- Conduct in-depth market analyses including competitive positioning, labor market dynamics, talent availability, and cost-of-occupancy comparisons
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for real estate decisions including NPV analysis, lease vs. buy scenarios, and total cost of occupancy projections
- Partner with Finance on capital planning, real estate budgeting, and investment justification
Portfolio & Program Oversight
- Develop location strategy frameworks aligning real estate decisions with business unit requirements, talent strategy, and corporate objectives
- Oversee occupancy planning and demand forecasting, translating headcount projections into actionable space requirements
- Direct lease administration strategy including portfolio risk assessment, lease restructuring opportunities, and obligation management
- Establish portfolio performance metrics and reporting frameworks for executive visibility
- Partner with external advisors (brokers, consultants, legal) to execute strategic initiatives
- Identify portfolio optimization opportunities including consolidation, expansion, or repositioning strategies
Team Leadership
- Manage and develop a team of two direct reports: a Real Estate Program Manager and an Occupancy Planning/Lease Administration specialist
- Set clear goals and priorities, provide coaching and mentorship
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture emphasizing quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate strategy, portfolio management, or real estate finance
- At least 3-5 years in a people management role
- Proven track record of developing and presenting real estate strategies to executives
- Sophisticated financial modeling skills including NPV, IRR, scenario analysis, and total cost of occupancy methodologies
- Deep expertise in market analysis including labor economics, competitive positioning, and location strategy development
- Exceptional writing skills for synthesizing complex analyses into compelling strategic narratives
- Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams
- Experience managing portfolios of significant scale and complexity across multiple geographies
- Strong executive presence and ability to present recommendations to senior leadership
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in high-growth technology companies
- MBA or advanced degree in real estate, finance, or related field
- Certifications such as CoreNet MCR or CCIM
- Consulting experience from corporate real estate strategy firms
- Experience with international market entry and global portfolio optimization
- Led major strategic initiatives such as headquarters relocations, portfolio consolidations, or market expansions
Benefits
- Visa sponsorship available
- Location-based hybrid policy requiring at least 25% office time
Skills
Corporate Real Estate Strategy, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Npv Analysis, Irr Analysis, Market Analysis, Executive Presentations, Team Leadership, Lease Administration, Occupancy Planning
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