Real Estate Category Manager

Job summary

This full-time, office-based role involves overseeing the global office real estate strategy for a large corporate entity, focusing on ensuring a compliant and cost-efficient real estate portfolio. The position requires engagement with senior business leaders worldwide to shape the real estate agenda and support business growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of real estate experience, preferably in a global context with some leadership exposure.
• Relevant educational background in real estate or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global and regional office portfolio strategies.
• Lead end-to-end lease transactions, including market analysis and negotiation.
• Support M&A activities by assessing real estate impacts and integrating new offices.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Technology to ensure workplace solutions meet operational needs.
• Maintain and improve key tools and frameworks for decision-making.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into data-driven recommendations.
• Commercial acumen to engage with leadership effectively.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and take ownership of projects.

Education

• Relevant degree in real estate, business, or a related field.

Tools

• Proficiency in tools for portfolio management, business cases, and investment proposals.