Manager, Transaction Mgmt. - Americas

Key Responsibilities

• Execute real estate transactions including leases, renewals, expansions, and dispositions
• Manage transactions through full lifecycle
• Ensure all deals are executed on time, within financial targets, and aligned to business and portfolio strategy
• Lead negotiations with landlords, developers, and third-party providers
• Structure agreements balancing cost, flexibility, risk, and business requirements
• Adequately adhere to company policies, regulatory requirements, and country-specific considerations
• Translate portfolio strategy into executable transaction plans
• Partner with Governance & Strategy on business cases, approvals, and prioritization
• Serve as a critical execution partner—ensuring all lease, acquisition, disposition, and restructuring activities are negotiated, structured, and delivered in alignment with DPS portfolio strategy, financial targets, and governance requirements

Core Capabilities

• Lead and oversee end‑to‑end transaction management activities across the region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and policies
• Manage and continuously improve transactional processes (e.g., order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report touchpoints) in partnership with Shared Services and regional finance teams
• Provide guidance on transaction‑related issues and risk mitigation to regional stakeholders
• Drive standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives to improve transaction quality and reduce cycle times
• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements across region
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
• Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and provide insights to support decision-making and operational excellence
• Support internal and external audits and address findings through sustainable corrective actions

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• 6-8+ years of commercial real estate / transaction management experience
• Experience managing lease negotiations, portfolio transactions, and multi-site environments
• Experience working across regions with strong understanding of country-specific considerations

Preferred Skills

• Strong negotiation and financial acumen
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in complex environments
• Strong understanding of real estate markets, lease structures, and regulatory considerations
• Ability to translate business needs into real estate solutions