[Remote] Real Estate Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Flexential is hiring a Real Estate Program Manager to lead complex real estate programs, transactions, and strategic initiatives supporting growth, operational scalability, and portfolio performance. The role manages cross-functional projects, financial analysis, stakeholder coordination, and process improvements with significant autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate programs and strategic initiatives that support capacity growth, market expansion, portfolio optimization, and business objectives
• Evaluate market opportunities and site selection alternatives through financial, operational, and strategic analysis
• Develop recommendations to support leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, and other portfolio decisions
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify opportunities to improve utilization, scalability, efficiency, and long-term value
• Support development and execution of short- and long-range portfolio strategies
• Manage complex real estate transactions from initial evaluation through execution and handoff to internal stakeholders
• Lead negotiations and coordinate efforts with brokers, landlords, developers, consultants, attorneys, and other external partners
• Drive project schedules, budgets, due diligence efforts, approvals, and critical milestones to ensure successful execution
• Anticipate risks, dependencies, and potential obstacles and develop mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives
• Ensure real estate initiatives are aligned with operational requirements, business priorities, and customer commitments
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Establish project governance, communication plans, and execution frameworks to improve consistency and accountability
• Facilitate decision-making by providing clear analysis, recommendations, and actionable insights to business leaders
• Influence project outcomes through collaboration, expertise, and strong stakeholder management rather than formal authority
• Drive alignment among cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of strategic initiatives
• Develop and maintain financial models, business cases, and investment analyses supporting real estate decisions
• Analyze market trends, operating costs, capital expenditures, and portfolio performance metrics
• Present recommendations to senior leadership based on financial, operational, and strategic considerations
• Support forecasting, reporting, and strategic planning activities within the Real Estate function
• Identify opportunities to improve real estate processes, tools, reporting, and project delivery methodologies
• Implement best practices that enhance efficiency, scalability, and consistency across the portfolio
• Establish and maintain standards, documentation, and reporting processes supporting organizational objectives
• Contribute to strategic initiatives designed to improve operational performance and business outcomes
• Serve as a resource and mentor to project team members and less experienced contributors
• Leads complex real estate programs, transactions, and portfolio initiatives with significant operational, financial, and strategic impact
• Independently manages multiple concurrent projects involving substantial investment, business risk, and executive visibility
• Provides subject matter expertise and recommendations that influence portfolio strategy and key business decisions
• Drives collaboration across multiple business functions to achieve organizational objectives
• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating alternatives, solving complex problems, and managing project risks
• Contributes to the development and execution of departmental and cross-functional strategic plans
• Establishes processes and governance frameworks that improve execution, efficiency, and operational effectiveness
• Influences outcomes through expertise, leadership, and stakeholder engagement without direct managerial authority
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, reliability, and portfolio performance

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, program management, portfolio management, development, corporate real estate, or related disciplines
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the data center industry
• Demonstrated experience leading complex real estate transactions, programs, and cross-functional initiatives
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate principles, transaction management, due diligence, financial analysis, and portfolio planning
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects with competing deadlines and diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience influencing decisions and driving results in a matrixed organizational environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Proficiency with financial modeling, project management tools, and Microsoft Office applications
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or related field
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCIM, MCR, or similar industry credentials
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical infrastructure, technology, telecommunications, or industrial real estate portfolios
• Experience working with executive leadership teams on strategic planning and complex investment decisions
• Knowledge of lease administration, development projects, and capital planning processes

Benefits

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term disability
• Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance.
• Remote work for candidates located anywhere within the United States, except in states where company employment is not currently available.

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