Benefits:
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program
Job Description:
Primary Purpose of Role:
The Corporate Real Estate Portfolio Manager develops and executes a global real estate strategy to support business growth, cost efficiency, and operational performance for Allison’s global real estate portfolio. This role streamlines and standardizes processes across registrations, documentation, lease administration, inspections, and compliance activities. This role ensures consistency, accuracy, and governance across +100 global sites.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate real estate data, files, compliance records, and in partnership with global brokerage account team.
• Lead site selection, lease negotiation, renewal, and termination activity across all regions, working with local brokers and outside counsel to protect the company's commercial and operational interests
• Manage lease documentation and critical date tracking; coordinating renewals, registrations, amendments, and adjustments.
• Coordinate assessments, surveys, inspections, and regulatory or insurance requirements across EHS, Environmental Services, Legal, Security, and other partners.
• Standardize processes, procedures, templates, and governance for lease administration and real estate documentation.
• Support financial and ROI data gathering for cost reduction opportunities, rate comparisons, and monetary recovery (e.g., deposits, adjustments).
• Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on portfolio status, active projects, strategy alignment, and key risks.
• Serve as central liaison for brokers, legal counsel, insurers, third-party providers, site teams, and global firm engagement activities.
Key Performance Measures:
• Timely execution of real estate portfolio tasks and renewals
• Accuracy of portfolio data and documentation
• Adoption of standardized processes across sites
• Effectiveness of inspection, survey, and compliance coordination
• Contribution to cost savings and recovery opportunities
Competencies and Behaviors:
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with external contacts, internal stakeholders, and key service providers.
• Exceptional project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to build consensus and communicate effectively across organizations at a corporate level.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate, Finance, or related field
• Experience in corporate or industrial lease administration or real estate management (3–5+ years preferred)
• Familiarity with compliance tracking, inspections, and global real estate processes
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, reporting tools, and lease administration systems
• Ability to work across global time zones; travel as needed
Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in real estate, facilities management, and program administration across global sites.
Scope Factors:
• Supports administration and compliance for +100 sites in 28 countries
• Helps manage documentation for approximately $30M in annual lease-related expenses
• Single-contributor role with broad coordination responsibility across business units, legal partners, insurers, and vendors
Travel or Physical Demands:
Up to 25% domestic and global
