GRE Operations Lead

Head of GRE Operations - Construction & FM

Troy, MI

Help shape the future of mobility.

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road - helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

This is a newly established position and will have the unique opportunity to develop high performing payroll processes at the new US global headquarters in Troy, Michigan for a new public company to be spun out from Aptiv in 2026.

YOUR ROLE

• Lead the commercial and financial strategy for global real estate operations, supporting portfolio optimization, capital planning and lease administration.
• Partner with internal teams (finance, legal, procurement, facilities) and external vendors to drive value across real‑estate transactions and service agreements.
• Manage global supplier relationships and performance across FM, construction, and CRE partners, ensuring cost efficiency and SLA adherence.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and contract negotiations for owned and leased properties, aligning with enterprise objectives.
• Support executive decision‑making with analytics on total cost of ownership, occupancy metrics, and scenario modeling.

Key Responsibilities Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Support and execute global real estate strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth and operational needs.
• Oversee site selection, lease negotiations, acquisitions, and divestitures to optimize portfolio performance.
• Conduct financial modelling for lease vs. buy, stay vs. relocate, and asset disposal opportunities.
• Evaluate property transactions, ensuring competitive lease renewals and strategic protections for the organization.
• Assess occupancy trends and develop long‑term plans for efficient space utilisation.
• Develop and implement real‑estate transition plans related to mergers, acquisitions, and spin‑offs, ensuring minimal operational disruption.

Financial Oversight & Transactions

• Oversee a global real estate portfolio exceeding $300M for facilities, construction, and lease costs.
• Direct OPEX & capital management of 6 corporate locations & 20+ subordinates and contractors.
• Develop and execute short‑, mid‑, and long‑term financial plans to optimise the real‑estate portfolio.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities through strategic negotiations, benchmarking, and vendor management.
• Conduct financial due diligence for major real‑estate decisions, including lease commitments and asset valuations.

Facilities, Construction & Workplace Optimization

• Oversee all global construction projects, including planning, technical specifications, budgeting, and execution.
• Establish a standardised approach for site design, workplace standards and facility maintenance programmes for corporate locations.
• Ensure alignment with office work models and optimise workplace design for efficiency.
• Implement a 36‑month look‑ahead plan for real‑estate and construction projects.
• Manage capital and expense budgets related to real‑estate operations and maintenance.

Risk Management, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international real‑estate regulations.
• Conduct due diligence for leases, acquisitions, and site evaluations to mitigate risks.
• Develop contingency plans for business continuity, including real‑estate‑related disruptions.
• Implement sustainability initiatives such as energy efficiency, carbon‑footprint reduction and green building standards.
• Ensure all leases adhere to delegation‑of‑authority requirements and lease audit standards.

Stakeholder Engagement & Vendor Management

• Serve as a key liaison with senior executives, ensuring transparency in real‑estate decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, brokers and internal business stakeholders.
• Oversee external vendors, including architects, engineers, and contractors, to support construction and operational initiatives.
• Facilitate benchmarking and market analysis with global brokerage firms to identify real‑estate trends.
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