Operating Manager – Americas Real Estate and Services; ARES

City

Nashville, New York, Raleigh, Stamford, Weehawken

Full Time

342305

Nashville, New York, Raleigh, Stamford, Weehawken

The Operating Manager for Americas Real Estate and Service (ARES) is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial discipline, portfolio performance, and a high-quality employee and client experience across a multi-site environment and serves as a key advisor to senior leadership, overseeing regional real estate finances, capital investment programs, procurement and vendor management, environmental management systems, workforce planning, and business continuity activities.

We are looking for a strategic, financially astute, and operationally rigorous leader who can navigate complex organizational environments while delivering measurable business outcomes. The individual should possess a strong understanding of real estate and workplace operations, managing large budgets, strengthening governance and compliance, and building high-performing teams that support business growth and exceptional employee experiences.

We're looking for someone who can:

• manage and oversee more than $600 million in annual real estate and corporate services expenditures across a diverse portfolio of 300+ locations.
• develop, monitor, and oversee departmental operating expenses, capital expenditures, forecasting, budgeting, and project controls for real estate initiatives and strategic projects..
• lead financial forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range planning activities to ensure effective budget management.
• prepare and present comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including detailed expense analyses, forecasts, and executive-level management reporting.
• provide financial analysis and business case development for real estate initiatives, capital investments, and strategic projects.
• partner with internal stakeholders on real estate analytics and portfolio optimization initiatives with ability to take on more real estate related initiatives over time.
• oversee business management, operational risk, compliance, and audit readiness across the Americas Real Estate and Services portfolio.
• establish and maintain effective governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• lead strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, service delivery, and portfolio performance.
• ensure effective balance sheet reconciliation, accounting oversight, and financial reporting.
• lead the administration and optimization of municipal incentive and economic development programs.
• drive financial transparency through performance management, cost optimization, and KPI reporting.

Americas Real Estate & Services supports occupancy and provisioning of services throughout Americas locations [US, Canada LatAM and Caribbean] for all Business Divisions.

• ideally 10+ years of experience.
• bachelor’s degree required with MBA or equivalent preferred
• executive leadership and organizational influence
• strategic planning and execution
• experience with Real Estate Analytics
• working knowledge and understanding of how to use AI to improve processes and procedures
• financial management and capital allocation
• vendor governance and procurement expertise
• risk management and compliance oversight
• business continuity and resilience planning
• sustainability and environmental stewardship
• change leadership and transformation management
• strong stakeholder engagement and communication
• talent development and team leadership
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