Manager, Transaction Management EMEA

Location: Zuchwil

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Job Function:
Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)
Job Sub Function:
Facilities Management & Planning
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Zuchwil, Switzerland
Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Transaction Mgmt.

- EMEA, this Hybrid position will be in Leeds, UK. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy; OR Zuchwil, Switzerland.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Zuchwil, Switzerland

- Requisition Number: 087609

Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy

- Requisition Number: 087823

St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK

- Requisition Number: 086434

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Job Overview

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 agreements balancing 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 transactions comply 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

• Support execution of end-to-end site delivery lifecycle

Core Capabilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end transaction management activities across the region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and policies.

• Manage and continuously improve transactional processes (e.g., order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report touchpoints) in partnership with Shared Services and regional finance teams.

• Serve as a key finance partner to…