Manager, Enterprise Property Group

About the role

The role is based in North America and combines strategic portfolio planning, cross-border site selection and lease negotiations, and end-to-end management of capital and facilities projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic recommendations and implements real estate plans with an understanding of JCI’s strategic real estate goals (occupancy planning, portfolio optimization, cost optimization, and growth targets).
• Manages 3rd party transaction team / broker selection and other required resources, subject matter experts, business partners, etc.
• Manages critical dates across the portfolio, proactively tracking and ensuring zero missed deliverables.
• Effectively negotiates new leases and renewals to secure the most favorable terms for JCIL.
• Led project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to Customer’s-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
• Analyzes market trends, submarket dynamics, and alternative real estate options; prepare business cases and scenarios for site selection and portfolio moves.
• Manages tenant improvements, landlord relationships, and lease administration to optimize total cost of occupancy.
• Capital projects program management
• Stakeholder and governance management: coordinates with owners, sponsors, design teams, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, regulators, and internal leadership; facilitate governance forums and provide clear, concise status updates.
• Interface and integration management ensures constructability alignment, consistency of standards, BIM coordination, and alignment with commissioning and handover requirements across all sites.
• Works closely with vendor team to monitor progress, resolve blockers, and keep the project on track to meet the target completion date.
• Ensure safety, compliance with local codes, sustainability targets, and adherence to brand standards.
• Financial management and governance
• Prepares and maintains capital expenditure budgets, operating budgets, and rolling forecasts; track ROI, NPV, and IRR of projects.
• Maintains cost center performance, variance analysis, and procurement strategies; implement cost controls and value engineering where applicable.
• Owes real estate-related dashboards and reporting for regional leaders and global stakeholders.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Pairs with Finance, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Facilities, and Operations to align real estate activities with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains strong relationships with external brokers, developers, owners, architects, contractors, and facility managers.
• Develops and grows relationship with internal business units and communicates project status, risks, and financial implications to senior leadership; facilitate decision-making.
• Risk, compliance, and ESG
• Supports ESG goals (energy efficiency, green building certifications, responsible sourcing) and supply chain risk management.
• Implements and monitors risk mitigation strategies for cross-border transactions and multi-market operations.
• People, process, and continuous improvement
• Collaborates on project governance processes, standards, and playbooks for real estate and capital projects; promote best practices and process improvements.
• Mentors and develops junior team members or cross-functional colleagues as needed.
• Stays current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and technology tools relevant to real estate and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in real estate transaction management, development, or project management, with demonstrated exposure to multiple markets in the Americas.
• Proven track record in site selection, leasing and acquisitions, and end-to-end project management of capital improvements.
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, financial modeling, ROI analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with real estate and project management software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, SAP RE, Procore, MS Project/Primavera, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work across time zones, with a willingness to travel regionally (approximately 25% travel).

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Finance, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree; additional real estate or project management certifications (e.g., PMP, LEED AP, CCIM) highly desirable.
• Fluency in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a strong plus.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across functions and geographies.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and high ethical standards.
• Adaptability, cultural awareness, and resilience in dynamic environments.
• Superior organization, time management, and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Customer focus and ability to translate business needs into real estate and project outcomes.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements and support for professional development.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact real estate and capital projects across a large, diverse region.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture with exposure to global leadership.

Hiring Salary Range

This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply.