Real Estate Portfolio Manager

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