Real Estate Asset Management Manager, VP

Who we are looking for
The Real Estate Asset Management Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for the business unit by building a positive relationship and effectively communicating the business’s Real Estate goals. The Real Estate Manager will simultaneously challenge and guide the business unit at critical junctures to ultimately create a holistic strategy. This person will be responsible for one of America’s regions, or approximately 3 million square feet and 30+ office locations. Working in a dynamic environment, the Real Estate Manager is expected to achieve measurable targets in service and quality and reduce real estate lease and operating costs within the assigned regions.

What you will be responsible for

• Creates an open dialog and level of honesty with the business to communicate gaps, understand the operating objectives and ultimately follow impeccable execution and communication
• Determines business’s priorities and concerns and tailors a solution to meet those needs while balancing corporate governance and standards
• Influence business unit to co-create strategic solutions
• Quick and Agile to business unit, internal to Global Real Estate and Facilities Services staff, and external business partners. Develop and maintain strong client relationships with the business unit
• Manages up to 20 projects while helping to develop RE strategy 24 months prior to lease expiration/renewal option
• Articulates the objectives and services of the Global Real Estate and Facilities Services department
• Provides timely, informative, and actionable reports to the Region Executive, Region Finance Director, and other stakeholders across SST’s enterprise
• Creates real estate solutions and strategies that drive efficient use of all real estate assets
• Identifies and acts on unique opportunities, delivers cost savings, improves utilization
• Oversees and ensures successful delivery of real estate strategies, transactions, and projects
• Provides guidance to Transaction Manager, Facilities Management, and Project Management Office for execution of strategies
• Acts as operations advocate while balancing corporate governance and standards

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus eight (8) years of related experience in client relationship management and/or corporate real estate, including strategy development, leasing, and/or workplace/facilities management, in relevant geographic locations throughout the Global or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Ability to travel approx. 20% with travel inside of the USA and travel into Canada and South America – a valid U.S. Passport, or the ability to obtain one, is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing internal and external staff
• Strong customer focus and ability to balance and advance business objectives in the context of corporate standards and governance
• Excellent communication skills written and oral; Must be able to articulate business cases
• Ability to indirectly influence outcomes with a strong analytical approach
• Strong client management skills
• Service provision responsibilities
• Superior problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to organize complex concepts and information
• Able to work in and deliver services in a team-based and matrix environment
• Skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your