Manager, Transaction Mgmt. - Americas

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Warsaw, IN

1d•$102,000 - $204,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role partners closely with business leaders, Real Estate, Facilities Management (FM), EHSS, and Global Security to translate demand into actionable transaction strategies and deliver compliant, value-driven real estate outcomes. The Transaction Management Lead serves as a critical execution partner—ensuring all lease, acquisition, disposition, and restructuring activities are negotiated, structured, and delivered in alignment with DPS portfolio strategy, financial targets, and governance requirements. The role also involves managing and continuously improving transactional processes, serving as a key finance partner to regional stakeholders, driving standardization and efficiency initiatives, and supporting internal and external audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
6-8+ years of commercial real estate / transaction management experience
Experience managing lease negotiations, portfolio transactions, and multi-site environments
Experience working across regions with strong understanding of country-specific considerations
Fluent in English required

Nice To Haves

Strong negotiation and financial acumen
Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in complex environments
Strong understanding of real estate markets, lease structures, and regulatory considerations
Ability to translate business needs into real estate solutions
Additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute real estate transactions including leases, renewals, expansions, and dispositions
Manage transactions through full lifecycle
Ensure all deals are executed on time, within financial targets, and aligned to business and portfolio strategy
Lead negotiations with landlords, developers, and third-party providers
Structure agreements balancing cost, flexibility, risk, and business requirements
Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and country-specific considerations
Translate portfolio strategy into executable transaction plans
Partner with Governance & Strategy on business cases, approvals, and prioritization
Support portfolio initiatives including site consolidations, expansions, relocations, and exits
Ensure all transactions comply with global governance, approval thresholds, and control frameworks
Maintain accurate, audit-ready lease and transaction documentation
Identify and escalate risks related to compliance, financial exposure, or execution timelines
Partner closely with RE Delivery (regional leads), Governance & Strategy, Property Services / Space Planning, Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHSS
Provide clear decision support and trade-off recommendations to stakeholders
Act as a trusted advisor to business and country leadership on transaction decisions
Manage external brokers and transaction service providers
Drive accountability for delivery, performance, and adherence to standards
Ensure consistent execution of best practices across all transactions
Coordinate handoff from transaction execution into project delivery (A&D, construction) and site operations
Ensure alignment with workplace standards, FM requirements, and operational readiness
Support execution of end-to-end site delivery lifecycle
Lead and oversee end‑to‑end transaction management activities across the region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and policies.
Manage and continuously improve transactional processes (e.g., order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report touchpoints) in partnership with Shared Services and regional finance teams.
Serve as a key finance partner to regional stakeholders, providing guidance on transaction‑related issues and risk mitigation.
Drive standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives to improve transaction quality and reduce cycle times.
Ensure compliance with global accounting standards, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements across region
Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and provide insights to support decision‑making and operational excellence.
Support internal and external audits and address findings through sustainable corrective actions.

Benefits

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))