Senior Manager, Real Estate Strategic Planning

About the role

The Real Estate Strategic Planning Senior Manager will lead the development and execution of Forvis Mazars' national real estate strategy, overseeing leasing and facilities initiatives that support the firm's operational and growth objectives. With approximately 75 offices across the United States and more than 20 active real estate projects underway at any given time, this role is critical to ensuring the firm's real estate portfolio aligns with business needs and long-term strategic goals. This position requires strong collaboration with leaders across the organization to drive informed real estate decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Firm's real estate portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, workforce planning, and growth initiatives
• Direct market evaluations, site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, and portfolio optimization efforts through broker and advisor relationships
• Evaluate and recommend leasing, acquisition, and workplace solutions based on financial, operational, and strategic considerations
• Oversee portfolio governance, lease administration, and data integrity across all real estate assets
• Partner with Real Estate Delivery and Operations leadership to ensure successful execution of workplace and facility projects
• Lead portfolio analytics, forecasting, and executive reporting to support business planning and decision-making
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and key performance metrics for portfolio performance and utilization
• Communicate real estate strategies, business cases, and recommendations to executive leadership, regional & local leaders and other stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 10+ years of related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Ability to handle change
• Ability to work with leaders at all levels across the firm

Benefits

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.