Corporate Real Estate Business Partner

Stand Together•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. As a Corporate Real Estate Business Partner on our Corporate Real Estate Team, you will serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, translating organizational priorities into real estate strategies that drive long-term value. You will partner closely with field and internal teams to shape portfolio decisions, optimize office investments, and guide stakeholders through complex tradeoffs. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of real estate transactions while ensuring strong execution, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Substantial project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into strategic recommendations and actionable plans
Strong project management skills, including managing timelines, budgets, and risks
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex information and guide decision-making
High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
Ability to navigate ambiguity and proactively solve problems
Experience in real estate, workplace strategy, facilities, construction, or a related field
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together’s vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture , which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to understand priorities, growth plans, and operational needs, translating them into clear real estate strategies and recommendations
Lead end-to-end execution of real estate transactions (openings, renewals, relocations, closures) from intake through completion
Maintain accountability across cross-functional teams—including IT, Security, Construction, Finance, Legal, and external partners—by defining ownership, tracking deliverables, and ensuring consistent updates across all teams.
Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with minimal disruption
Maintain accurate project and portfolio data in systems, ensuring decisions, risks, and timelines are documented and visible, while conducting post-project reviews to identify opportunities for improving processes, systems, and execution standards
Provide clear, concise communication and reporting to stakeholders and leadership
Contribute to building scalable, repeatable real estate processes and increasing overall portfolio visibility