Manager, Real Estate Portfolio Strategy and Metro Planning (International)
Core
Develop strategic real estate portfolio and metro plans for American Express International locations (APAC, India, EMEA) and manage transaction workstreams to ensure optimal space, location, and cost.
Role type
Manager, Real Estate Portfolio Strategy and Metro Planning
Builds
Strategic metro plans, financial cost-benefit analyses, transaction execution documents, and long-range portfolio recommendations.
Domain
Corporate Real Estate / International Business Operations
Required skills
Strategic planning, financial analysis, market intelligence, stakeholder coordination, transaction management, lease administration, risk assessment, data analysis, negotiation, project management
Preferred skills
Experience with international real estate markets, knowledge of lease lifecycle management, proficiency in real estate data tools
Technologies
Real estate data platforms, financial modeling tools, collaboration software
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strategic Metro Plans for major international locations; analyze headcount forecasts, occupancy data, and market intelligence to support portfolio decisions; coordinate defined transactions from strategy through execution including site selection and lease negotiations; prepare high-quality materials for leadership reviews and socialize recommendations; maintain disciplined reporting on transaction pipelines, milestones, and risks; partner with external brokers, legal, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and process consistency.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
