Head of Real Estate Transactions, FM and Projects, AMS As a
Head of Real Estate Transactions, FM and Projects, AMS on our team, you will be part of Aptiv's Commercial Real Estate
YOUR ROLE- Lead the commercial and financial strategy for regional real estate operations, supporting portfolio optimization, capital planning, construction, and lease administration.
- Partner with internal teams (finance, legal, procurement, operations) and external vendors to drive value across real estate transactions and service agreements.
- Manage 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
- Support executive decision-making with analytics on total cost of ownership, occupancy metrics, and scenario modeling.
In your daily job you will:
Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Management- Support and execute 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 utilization.
- Develop and implement real estate transition plans related to mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
Financial Oversight & Transactions- Oversee Regional real estate portfolio of approx. 70 locations, 7M SF office, manufacturing and warehouse
- Ownership of OPEX & capital management of 6 corporate locations & FM suppliers
- 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 Regional construction projects, including planning, technical specifications, budgeting, and execution.
- Establish a standardized approach for site design, workplace standards, and facility maintenance programs for corporate locations.
- Ensure alignment with office work models and optimize workplace design for efficiency.
- 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.
- 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 brokerage firms to identify real estate trends.
- Partner with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure real estate transactions align with broader objectives.
YOUR BACKGROUNDKey skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:
- 15+ years of Extensive experience in corporate real estate, lease negotiations, site selection, facilities management and project management
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with expertise in portfolio optimization and capital project management.
- Problem solving skills, experience with complex issues and ability to deal with competing priorities.
- Ability to lead large-scale real estate transactions while driving cost efficiencies.
- Expertise in construction, workplace operations and regulatory compliance.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Experience managing real estate aspects of corporate growth and restructuring initiatives.
Legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer now, or at any time in the future.
YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:- Private health care effective day 1 of employment
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Tuition Reimbursement
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