Digital Realty

Sr Manager, Global Commercial Operations

Digital Realty$127K — $175K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or Operations; MBA preferred.
  • 7+ years professional experience, with 5+ years in investment banking, real estate or commercial operations.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role with oversight of cross-functional/global teams.
  • Experience driving strategic initiatives and governance frameworks across commercial functions.
  • Strong understanding of real estate investment analytics and commercial operations.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex financial/operational data and provide actionable insights.
  • Experience with financial approval governance models like Financial Authority Policies (FAP).

Responsibilities

  • Drive the design and implementation of commercial processes to support efficient decision-making.
  • Manage the entire Investment Committee lifecycle, ensuring governance and delivery of materials.
  • Develop and standardize commercial frameworks and procedures to enhance transparency.
  • Serve as steward for global commercial policies, ensuring consistency and effective change management.
  • Provide guidance on Financial Authority Policy requirements and oversee approval tracking.
  • Collaborate with departments to streamline workflows and reporting on commercial agreements.
  • Create financial dashboards and analyses to assess portfolio and staffing needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k match and disability benefits.
  • Wellness and education benefits.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and paid time off.
  • Holidays and additional perks.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title: Senior Manager, Global Commercial Operations

Location: New York, NY

Your Role
The Senior Manager, Global Commercial Operations plays a critical role in shaping and executing globally consistent commercial processes, policies, and decision-making standards. This role partners closely with business leaders, cross-functional teams, and the Head of Global Commercial Operations to ensure commercial decisions are transparent, well-governed, and aligned with enterprise priorities. You will oversee end-to-end Investment Committee governance, strengthen commercial policy frameworks, streamline operational workflows, and provide analytical and organizational support to high-priority initiatives across the business.

What you'll do
  • Drive the design, implementation, execution, and oversight of Commercial Operations processes and policies to support clear, efficient, and compliant decision-making.
  • Manage the full Investment Committee (IC) lifecycle, including intake, structuring, coordination, governance, and delivery of complete, decision-ready materials to senior stakeholders.
  • Develop, standardize, and continuously improve commercial frameworks, IC templates, documentation standards, and operating procedures to increase transparency and reduce escalations.
  • Serve as an enterprise steward for global commercial policies, ensuring consistency, accuracy, version control, and effective change management across regions.
  • Provide commercial guidance and interpretation of Financial Authority Policy (FAP) requirements, oversee approval tracking, and maintain document control standards.
  • Partner with Sales, PMG, Investments, Finance, and other stakeholders to streamline approval workflows, analytics, and reporting tied to commercial agreements and operations.
  • Create dashboards, conduct financial and operational analyses, and synthesize data to assess asset-level performance, portfolio profitability, and staffing needs.
  • Support strategic initiatives led by the Head of Global Commercial Operations through project management, prioritization, and execution support.
  • Participate in technology and systems initiatives, including guiding the development of internal AI tools and supporting ERP, CRM, and BI enablement.
  • Scope, manage, and coordinate offsite and offshore resources, consultants, and contractors supporting Global Commercial Operations initiatives.


What you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Operations, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
  • 7+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in investment banking, real estate, asset management, commercial operations, or business operations roles.
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership or manager-level role overseeing cross-functional and/or global teams in a multinational or multi-regional environment.
  • Demonstrated success driving strategic initiatives, process improvements, and governance frameworks across commercial functions.
  • Strong understanding of real estate investment analytics and commercial operations, including sales operations, deal desk support, contract management, and compliance.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Experience with Financial Authority Policies (FAP) or similar financial and contract approval governance models.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
  • Experience with ERP, CRM, and business intelligence tools such as Salesforce, SAP, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Exposure to technology implementations, systems optimization, and data-driven or AI-enabled solutions.


What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.

Join us and you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you'll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We'll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

Health and Safety

Safety isn't just a priority here at Digital; it's critical to everything we do. Safeguarding lives, protecting assets, and securing data aren't just ideals - they're essential pillars of our commitment to excellence for our people, our partners and our customers. We have a culture of care where every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely across Digital Realty. Together we are Safely Powering Progress.

Our Compensation Philosophy

Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.

Our published pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and geographical location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. Moreover, an employee's total compensation package varies by role and may include salary, cash bonus or commissions, and equity awards not quantified below.

Compensation range: $127,600 - $175,450 annually. This compensation range represents the Company's good faith belief as to what it will pay as a base salary for this position at the time of this posting.

Benefits: For this role, Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.

Apply today, take charge of your career and grow your talents with us.

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty Careers

Joining Digital Realty means becoming part of a dedicated team of professionals who are at the forefront of innovation in the data center industry. Digital Realty, a leading global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences.

Explore Job Opportunities

Digital Realty is actively hiring and offers a plethora of positions that cater to both seasoned professionals and those at the beginning of their career journey. The company is committed to fostering a culture of growth and leadership, making it an ideal environment for ambitious individuals looking to advance their careers.

Internship Programs

For those just starting out, Digital Realty’s internship programs provide a robust platform for gaining industry experience and networking with experts. Internships are designed to transform academic knowledge into professional practice, while interns work on projects that drive real business results.

Professional Growth and Development

Digital Realty believes in the continuous professional development of its team members. The company supports career advancement through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are designed to enhance skills and foster an inclusive workplace.

Benefits and Culture

The benefits at Digital Realty go beyond standard employment perks. Team members enjoy competitive benefits packages that support both their professional and personal lives. Moreover, Digital Realty is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and motivated.

Innovation and Leadership

At the intersection of technology and real estate, Digital Realty stands as a leader in its field. The company encourages innovation and thought leadership, which permeates every project and initiative. Team members are encouraged to think creatively and push boundaries, which is integral to the company’s success and industry leadership.

Applying for a Position

To apply for a position at Digital Realty, candidates should prepare their resume to highlight relevant experience and skills. The interview process is designed to assess not only professional qualifications but also a candidate's fit within Digital Realty’s unique culture. Interested candidates can explore available positions and submit their applications through the Digital Realty Jobs portal.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest from Digital Realty by following their careers blog. Here, one can find career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights that can be immediately applied. Digital Realty also offers personalized job alert emails, ensuring that potential candidates do not miss out on exciting and rewarding opportunities.

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