Global Real Estate & Facilities (GRF) - GRF Senior Project Manager/Americas Lead

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The GRF Senior Project Manager/Americas Lead is responsible for orchestrating capital and operational projects related to real estate and facilities investments. This position ensures the successful delivery of SAP Americas’ workspaces, adhering to project charters and utilizing approved processes and systems. The role involves cross-collaboration with global and regional colleagues at all organizational levels, serving both strategic and operational functions.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with pre-planning teams to identify suitable test fit scenarios for new or modified locations.
• Develop preliminary schedules and cost estimates based on initial scope details or square footage.
• Create and manage detailed project reports and requests, including new real estate decisions, business case submittals and budget/timeline changes (7020, 7030, 7040).
• Engage with LOBs, Senior Leadership, and design teams to initiate approved projects. Conduct kick-off calls and facilitate the hiring of architects and various consultants.
• Establish regular meetings and oversee project calls with internal and external teams, transitioning leadership to General Contractor PMs as appropriate.
• Act as a GRF liaison, building robust relationships with business partners across Global Procurement, IT, Global Physical Security, HR, Legal, and other departments.
• Coordinate with IT, Procurement, Security, and other stakeholders to validate scope and optimize value-engineering efforts.
• Partner with Global Procurement Office contacts to develop Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for services like General Contracting, Furniture, Architecture, and Engineering.
• Ensure timely updates to all active projects within project tools, collaborating with internal and external PMs to maintain authenticity in tasks, timelines, budgets, and documentation.
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal form to service internal customers, project team members, and GRF local teams.
• Quarterly connection with sub-regional heads to ensure accurate forecasting for ongoing projects.
• Support project needs across all phases from Pre-design, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration to project closeout and handoff.
• Review drawings and designs at each milestone to ensure alignment with GRF and Line of Business expectations.
• Share lessons learned, best practices, and design/project guidelines with GRF and external providers as needed.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong budgeting, time management, and communication skills
• Expertise in facilities operations and space planning
• Proficient in analytics, risk management, and vendor management
• Familiarity with project management tools, processes, and change management
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Competent in situational estimating
• Agile thinking and sustainability awareness

Tools and Software Proficiencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, SharePoint)
• Ideal but not required: Experience with GPT/AI tools, PowerBI, and CAD/Revit

Position Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Proven experience through references and resume.
• Specific Areas of Specialization: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations: None required, PMP Certification (Preferred but not required)
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years' project management experience in a corporate environment, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Decision Making Authority: This position has the authority to make decisions or suggestions based on established rules or procedures and contribute significantly to shaping these rules or procedures. More complex decisions are escalated to higher levels for resolution.

Formal Responsibility for Others: The GRF Senior Project Manager/Americas Lead shares responsibility with peer colleagues to lead and manage project-related teams, overseeing