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
• Adeherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and country-specific considerations

Portfolio & Strategy Alignment

• Translate portfolio strategy into executable transaction plans
• Partner with Governance & Strategy on business cases, approvals, and prioritization
• Support portfolio initiatives including site consolidations, expansions, relocations, and exits

Governance, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all transactions comply with global governance, approval thresholds, and control frameworks
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready lease and transaction documentation
• Identify and escalate risks related to compliance, financial exposure, or execution timelines

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with: RE Delivery (regional leads), Governance & Strategy, Property Services / Space Planning, Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHSS
• Provide clear decision support and trade-off recommendations to stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and country leadership on transaction decisions

Supplier & Broker Management

• Manage external brokers and transaction service providers
• Drive accountability for delivery, performance, and adherence to standards
• Ensure consistent execution of best practices across all transactions

Integration with Project & Operations Delivery

• Coordinate handoff from transaction execution into project delivery (A&D, construction) and site operations
• Ensure alignment with workplace standards, FM requirements, and operational readiness
• Support execution of end-to-end site delivery lifecycle

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
• Serve as a key finance partner to regional stakeholders, providing guidance on transaction‑related issues and risk mitigation
• 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
• Monitor 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 & 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