Manager, Transaction Mgmt. - Americas

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** Job Function:*
* Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

** Job Sub*
* ** Function:*
* Facilities Management & Planning

** Job Category:*
* People Leader

** All Job Posting Locations:*
* Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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* Job Description:

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* DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Transaction Mgmt., located in Raynham, MA or Raritan, NJ or West Chester, PA or Warsaw, IN.

Reporting to the Regional Real Estate Delivery Lead, the Transaction Management Lead is accountable for executing end-to-end real estate transactions aligned to business strategy and portfolio optimization objectives.

This role partners closely with business leaders, Real Estate, Facilities Management (FM), EHSS, and Global Security to translate demand into actionable transaction strategies and deliver compliant, value-driven real estate outcomes.

The Transaction Management Lead serves as a critical execution partner-ensuring all lease, acquisition, disposition, and restructuring activities are negotiated, structured, and delivered in alignment with DPS portfolio strategy, financial targets, and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

** Transaction Execution (Core Accountability)*
* + Execute real estate transactions including leases, renewals, expansions,and dispositions

+ Manage transactions through full lifecycle

+ Ensure all deals are executed on time, within financial targets, and aligned to business and portfolio strategy

** Commercial Negotiation & Deal Structuring*
* + Lead negotiations with landlords, developers, and third-party providers

+ Structure agreementsbalancing cost, flexibility, risk, and business requirements

+ Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and country-specific considerations

** Portfolio & Strategy Alignment*
* + Translate portfolio strategy into executable transaction plans

+ Partner with Governance & Strategy on
** business cases, approvals, and prioritization*
* + Support portfolio initiatives including site consolidations, expansions, relocations, and exits

** Governance, Compliance & Documentation*
* + Ensure all transactionscomply with global governance, approval thresholds, and control frameworks

+ Maintain accurate, audit-ready lease and transaction documentation

+ Identify and escalate risks related to compliance, financial exposure, or execution timelines

** Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Partnership*
* + Partner closely with:

+ RE Delivery (regional leads)

+ Governance & Strategy

+ Property Services / Space Planning

+ Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHSS

+ Provide clear decision support and trade-off recommendations to stakeholders

+ Act as a trusted advisor to business and country leadership on transaction decisions

** Supplier & Broker Management*
* + Manage external brokers and transaction service providers

+ Drive accountability for delivery, performance, and adherence to standards

+ Ensure consistent execution of best practices across all transactions

** Integration with Project & Operations Delivery*
* + Coordinate handoff from transaction execution into project delivery (A&D, construction) and site operations

+ Ensure alignment with workplace standards, FM requirements, and operational readiness

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