Manager, Corporate Real Estate Portfolio Strategy & TransactionsPEOPLE & TEAM LEADERSHIP- Directly manage and develop the Lease Administration & Transactions Coordinator, including goal-setting, performance management, coaching, and career development.
- Define team priorities, workload, and execution standards to ensure the lease administration function supports portfolio strategy and financial reporting obligations.
- Build team capability in lease data management, documentation quality, and transaction support processes.
- Recruit, onboard, and retain high-performing team members as the portfolio grows.
- Foster a collaborative, high-accountability team environment aligned with corporate values.
PORTFOLIO STRATEGY & OPTIMIZATION- Own and maintain a comprehensive view of Intelcom's real estate portfolio including lease commitments, occupancy costs, term structure, flexibility, and risk exposure.
- Lead development of portfolio analytics, scenario models, and sensitivity analyses supporting network growth, consolidation, relocation, and exit strategies.
- Evaluate portfolio trade-offs and deliver risk-adjusted recommendations to CRE leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Identify and quantify portfolio risks including lease concentration, term clustering, market exposure, and cost escalation; lead mitigation strategies.
- Own portfolio dashboards and reporting, ensuring CRE leadership has clear visibility into costs, lease exposure, and strategic decision points.
- Align real estate portfolio strategy with business growth plans in partnership with Operations, Finance, and Network Planning.
LEASE TRANSACTIONS & FINANCIAL EVALUATION- Lead end-to-en financial evaluation of lease transactions including renawals, relocations, expansions, consolidations, and exits
- Build, own, and maintain transaction financial models including cash flow projections, NPV analysis, occupancy cost comparisons, and scenario sensitivity analysis.
- Evaluate deal economics, incentives, rent structures, operating cost exposure, and TI investments; develop negotiation strategy in partnership with CRE leadership.
- Review lease documentation to identify financial, commercial, and risk provisions in coordination with Legal and external advisors.
- Lead or co-lead transaction negotiations supported by data-driven insights and commercial benchmarks.
TRANSACTION PIPELINE & EXECUTION GOVERNANCE- Own the transaction pipeline and deal tracker covering all active negotiations, renewals, relocations, and upcoming lease events.
- Define and maintain governance standards for transaction documentation, approval workflows, and lease document templates across the portfolio.
- Coordinate transaction timelines with brokers, landlords, Legal, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely decision-making and execution.
- Lead preparation of financial analysis and executive decision materials for real estate transaction approvals.
- Ensure deal documentation, approvals, and execution align with corporate governance standards.
LEASE ADMINISTRATION & PORTFOLIO DATA INTEGRITY- Ensure portfolio data accuracy, completeness, and audit-readiness within lease management systems or portfolio databases.
- Oversee and maintain high-quality lease abstraction practices, codifying key financial, commercial, and legal provisions into structured portfolio records.
- Track critical lease dates including renewal options, termination rights, expansion options, and rent adjustments; ensure proactive escalation to leadership.
- Monitor lease costs including base rent, operating costs, and recoveries; lead variance analysis against budget forecasts.
- Review and challenge landlord CAM reconciliations and operating expense calculations; identify and pursue recovery or negotiation opportunities.
- Support IFRS 16 / ASC 842 compliance by maintaining accurate lease data inputs for right-of-use asset and lease liability calculations, in coordination with Finance and external auditors.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE & BROKER GOVERNANCE- Lead broker selection, performance evaluation, and governance processes; define standards for broker engagement and deliverable quality.
- Maintain strong internal ownership of portfolio strategy and transaction evaluation; critically assess broker recommendations through independent financial and portfolio analysis.
- Monitor market trends, lease benchmarks, rental rates, and incentive structures across key markets.
- Build and maintain relationships with external brokers, landlords, and transaction advisors as a senior point of contact.
PORTFOLIO RISK MANAGEMENT- Own portfolio risk identification and reporting, including market exposure, landlord concentration, cost volatility, and operational constraints.
- Maintain visibility on portfolio expiration schedules and strategic lease events; drive proactive planning for renewals, relocations, and strategic repositioning.
- Escalate material risks to CRE leadership with structured analysis and recommended mitigation strategies.
EXECUTIVE & INTERNAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT- Serve as the primary CRE advisor to internal business leaders, translating operational needs into portfolio scenarios and transaction strategies.
- Deliver clear, concise communication of portfolio risks, transaction status, and financial implications to business leaders and executive stakeholders.
- Represent the CRE function in senior cross-functional forums, contributing portfolio expertise to business planning and investment decisions.
- Champion disciplined, data-driven real estate decision-making across the organization.
QualificationsRequired:- Degree in Law, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
- 6+ years of commercial real estate experience supporting multi-site portfolios, lease transactions, or portfolio strategy.
- Demonstrated people management experience, including direct management of at least one report; ability to lead, develop, and hold a team accountable.
- Strong understanding of commercial lease structures, transaction economics, and portfolio risk drivers.
- Advanced financial modeling skills including cash flow analysis, NPV modeling, and scenario evaluation.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with a structured approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to communicate complex financial and strategic insights clearly to senior and executive stakeholders.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple transactions, portfolio initiatives, and direct reports simultaneously.
- Proficiency with lease administration systems, portfolio management platforms, or IWMS tools.
Preferred:- Experience supporting logistics, distribution, or industrial real estate portfolios.
- Experience leading broker governance, selection processes, and performance reviews.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with legal counsel on lease terms, amendments, and legal matters; working knowledge of commercial real estate legal terminology and document review.
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English (written and spoken) - an asset given portfolio presence in Quebec.
- Ability to maintain composure and effectiveness in high-pressure environments including time-sensitive negotiations and multi-stakeholder settings.
SUCCESS METRICS (ROLE KPIS)- Quality and reliability of portfolio analytics and executive decision support.
- Accuracy of transaction financial modeling, deal evaluation, and risk assessment.
- Effectiveness in supporting cost-efficient, flexible lease transactions across the portfolio.
- Timely identification and proactive management of portfolio risks and lease events.
- Integrity and reliability of portfolio data, reporting, and governance frameworks.
- Team performance, development, and execution quality of the Lease Administration function.
- Strength of internal stakeholder relationships and CRE's influence on business decisions.
Why Join Us? At
Intelcom | Dragonfly, you'll thrive in a flexible and stimulating environment, surrounded by passionate talent. You'll also enjoy a wide range of benefits:
- On-site gym with a personal trainer
- Employer-provided lunch of your choice
- Comprehensive group insurance
- Group RRSP plan
- Care & Well-Being Activities
- Partial reimbursement for public transportation
- Employee Assistance Program
...and much more.
This position has been opened to address a genuine organizational need within the company.
