Manager, Strategic Projects

Center Point Properties • Oak Brook, IL

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting enterprise-wide strategic initiatives that guide portfolio positioning, capital allocation, and long-term growth of CenterPoint’s national industrial real estate platform. This role works across all regions to ensure investment decisions align with CenterPoint’s strategy and investor objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial real estate, investment management, development, or related fields
• Deep understanding of U.S. industrial real estate markets, portfolio strategy, and institutional investment frameworks
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills with the ability to evaluate complex investment and portfolio decisions
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and boards
• High level of judgment, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to operate independently with limited supervision in a fast‑paced environment
• Possesses a strong sense of urgency and ability to handle urgent situations
• Ability to learn process, systems, departments, and names quickly
• Ability to manage elevated stress levels periodically; can work under an active and intense environment
• Flexible with respect to work schedule
• Acts in accordance with the values of the company and complies with all company processes and procedures.
• Is physically capable of lifting objects weighing 10 pounds or more. Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the SVP, Strategic Projects and Planning with firmwide strategic initiatives focused on portfolio performance, market allocation, and capital deployment across a multi‑billion‑dollar national industrial portfolio
• Develop and maintain multi‑year strategic plans in partnership with executive leadership, regional teams, and CenterPoint’s capital partner
• Evaluate new markets and investment opportunities and provide recommendations aligned with CenterPoint’s platform, risk profile, and return objectives
• Support investment decisions through market analysis, financial modeling, underwriting, and scenario evaluation
• Oversee portfolio‑level performance analysis, benchmarking, and asset optimization initiatives
• Research and track national industrial real estate market trends, supply/demand fundamentals, and emerging themes impacting portfolio strategy
• Prepare and present strategic materials, market insights, and portfolio updates for executive leadership, ownership, and Board meetings
• Lead cross‑functional projects involving acquisitions, development, asset management, and external partners
• Manage and mentor junior team members supporting strategic analysis and project execution
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, consultants, and capital partners
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• annual target bonus
• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager