Real Estate Portfolio Manager

EMEA Real Estate Portfolio Manager

We are accepting applications from the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Netherlands & Belgium. Please ensure your application/CV is in English.

Location: Remote

Duration: 1 Year with possible extension

Hours: Full Time

Imagine your next project working as a Real Estate Portfolio Manager.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities  and forward progress. As the world’s largest and most broadly-based healthcare company, we are  committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create  healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone,  everywhere. Every day, our more than 130,000 employees across the world are blending heart,  science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity. 

At Engineering & Property Services (E&PS) we take care of all J&J buildings around the world  providing end to end services from Real Estate, Engineering & Strategic Project Delivery to Facilities  Management. We have a profound influence on the entire J&J Enterprise, providing innovative  workplaces where our employees can collaborate and grow, and delivering flexible site solutions  which enable our business to best serve our important customers and patients.  

The role is responsible for driving and coordinating real estate planning decisions within a sub-region, ultimately contributing to the standardisation of real estate planning regionally and globally. They are responsible for defining and deploying regional property strategy in collaboration with regional business leaders to achieve committed business outcomes. They represent real estate management functions and contribute to J&J Affiliate regional business plans identifying and defining real estate opportunities and developing appropriate solutions to achieve optimal real estate investments. 

roles and responsibilities

Portfolio Management and Optimization 

• Work under the direction of the EMEA Real Estate Lead to achieve J&J’s business and enterprise  goals and map its strategies and initiatives into regional/country level solutions 

• Drive regional and country long term property footprint activities, including analytical evaluation  of the regional/country real estate portfolio with the purpose of driving substantial cost savings  for the enterprise. 

• Proactively identify strategies to optimize assigned property portfolio. 

• Collaborate within RE and with the business to perform feasibility studies that evaluate viable  alternatives and balance business needs with enterprise direction and affordability. 

• Develop recommendations based on region/country specific real estate knowledge and leading  practices for the Regional Portfolio Lead’s review. 

• Maintain up to date market intelligence to capitalize on opportunities as well as to react to time sensitive projects and initiatives. Review and approve all transactions prior to securing approvals. 

• Develop case for change to support proposed solutions. 

• Apply knowledge of J&J’s property portfolio assigned and the country/region market expertise to  carry out portfolio analysis and optimization activities. 

Transaction Execution 

• Lead service providers to deliver real estate transactions (i.e., acquisition and disposition of  owned and leased properties). Ensure transactions meet the business needs, are efficient, meet  J&J policies and country-specific requirements, and best protect J&J’s interest. 

• Lead activities necessary to initiate and complete transactions – this includes understanding the  business need, identifying options, engaging brokers, performing market analysis, coordinating  preparation of due diligence analysis, valuations and appraisals, Letter of Intent, RFPs, financial  analysis, and lease/buy analysis, leading the contract conversation of leases and purchase sale  agreements. 

• Track market trends and propose appropriate actions to address issues. 

• Assist in negotiations with purchasers, sellers, landlords, community groups, government  organisations and agencies to accomplish stated real estate goals. 

• Select and supervise the activities of external brokers and consultants used to support transaction activities including new purchases/leases, lease renewals, subletting, lease surrenders, restoration issues, property dispositions, etc.

Region and Local Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 

• Lead the development and execution of diagnostics strategy and tactics for the brand, and drive  marketing execution, ensuring efficiencies in planning and execution at every level by making  investment trade-offs across the marketing mix. 

• Serve as an active business solution partner establishing deep connections within local business units. 

• Understand business needs and identify real estate strategies and solutions to address them in a cost-effective manner. 

Collaboration with E&PS and external business partners 

• Collaboration with EMEA RE Lead to ensure accurate implementation of strategy and activities. 

• Provide direction to external service providers (transaction managers, brokers) in support of activities to meet quality delivery of the agreed solutions. 

• Develop the talent of team members and build a culture of continuous improvement driven by  metrics, benchmarking, and standard methodologies. 

Real Estate Transformation activities 

• Develop region and country strategies to reduce costs, generate cash and reduce the real estate footprint to achieve the RE strategic plan targets. 

• Maintain strategic standards on a broad range of critical real estate issues. 

• Deploy new planning processes, methodologies, and tools to accommodate local growth and  translate facility plans into capital requirements. 

• Lead high-complexity projects as assigned, with good knowledge of project controls, scope and organisational change, including proactive reporting to internal customers and collaborators.

how to succeed

A suitable candidate for this role will have skills to facilitate decision making processes at Country and  Affiliate levels, working collaboratively with senior levels and functions within the sub-region.

You will also bring:

• Bachelor in Business Administration, Real Estate or equivalent work experience required 

• MBA preferred.

• Proven experience in roles of growing responsibility in real estate.

• Consistent track record as an  effective strategic real estate planner with experience contributing to regional Strategy &  Planning activities.  

• Strong business analytic skills and problem-solving skills 

• Strong understanding of finance principles (Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, P&L  statements, etc.)

• Good arbitration and influencing skills with capability to consider many different viewpoints and  facilitate effective business decisions. 

• Proven grounding in technology and appreciation for how it can contribute to identifying metrics  and aid in decision making. 

• Specific skills in project management, technical, financial, facilities management 

• Candidate should have a record of success working in the regional RE markets. 

• Capable of proactively facilitating change 

• Demonstrate creative solution development, innovation, integrity, eye for business and sound  judgment.  

• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) 

• Excellent relationship management and the ability to work optimally across cultures, divisions and  levels. 

• Able to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Relationships

Key relationships include Regional Planning Managers, Regional Transaction Managers, Lease  Administration, J&J Affiliates and E&PS employees.

Additional Requirements

• Language Requirements: Proficiency: English language, other European languages would be plus. 

• Travel Requirements: This position will require up to 25% domestic and international travel

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson. 

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. You must apply to the role and complete and application.

We are accepting applications from the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Netherlands & Belgium. Please ensure your application/CV is in English. 

This role is INSIDE IR35 - UK Only

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.