Real Estate Transaction Manager, Americas

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION MANAGER, AMERICAS

Important Company Update - Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers.

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?

As the Real Estate Transaction Manager, you will formulate and execute Aptiv's real estate transactions in accordance with requirements, cost, and delivery timing. You will coordinate and oversee real estate planning, acquisition and disposition activities. You will work with Global Real Estate (GRE) to develop economic and financial analysis and prepare the business cases and formal recommendations for leadership. You will report to the Global Real Estate Strategy Lead and be given autonomy to have a real business impact and influence Aptiv's global footprint.

• Deliver transaction activities from start to finish including strategic planning, site selection, business case validation, site acquisition, renewals, expansions, and disposition of real estate assets
• Drive key contract negotiations from Request for Proposal (RFP), engagement of suppliers, preparation of Heads of Terms (HOTs), Lease and Sales contracts. Effectively negotiate for a wide variety of commercial real estate products including industrial, office, land, and any other real estate assets
• Provide guidance to real estate transaction managers on deal strategy across our portfolio
• Present projects and initiatives to cross‑functional Senior Leadership as required and secure requisite approvals
• Oversee, authorize and track all real estate related spend. Develop an oversight of global cost and quality process, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realized benefits as the programs progress, calling out escalations as and when required
• Prepare and communicate financial analysis including cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or lease vs. buy financial analyses to enable business units and corporate leadership to make informed decisions
• Coordinate brokerage services alignment and other required resources, subject matter experts, and industry professionals
• Coordinate all commissionable and fee share arrangements; prepare commission agreements, listing agreements, invoices, etc., for all commissionable events
• Throughout the project life cycle, influence project execution to remain in compliance with Corporate Policies and Procedures:
  Financial, Safety/Environmental, Regulatory, and applicable Government regulations
• Stay abreast of industry trends to improve efficiency and productivity. Benchmark and continually improve Global Real Estate performance

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Real Estate, Finance, Facilities Management or a related field required; MBA preferred
• Seven or more years of experience in strategizing and negotiating complex real estate deals and supporting multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of financial principles, OPEX & CAPEX planning, construction budgets, project accounting, scheduling, and contracts
• Ability to think strategically and analyze business scenarios then present and advise the business
• Understanding of manufacturing and industrial…