Real Estate Manager

Schaeffler

19h

About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities. As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves. Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in real estate management, business administration, industrial engineering or related field.
Management experience in the development and implementation of complex, finance- and organization-specific corporate real estate processes throughout the entire real estate life cycle, preferably in an industrial environment.
Proven success in project and portfolio management, from strategy development through implementation.
Excellent leadership and communication skills in a global corporate environment, combined with analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and a goal-oriented approach to work.
Success in influencing across a wide-range of stakeholder groups.
Experience in asset management/property management of diversified portfolios in the industrial sector.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and execution of the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) strategy for the Americas region, aligned with global CREM objectives.
Serve as a solution‑oriented business partner to internal stakeholders across divisions, supporting operational and strategic business needs.
Manage and optimize the real estate portfolio, including analysis, proposals, and execution based on business strategy and global targets.
Oversee asset and property management activities, including in‑house and outsourced services across regions and sub‑regions.
Execute real estate transactions and M&A activities (acquisitions, dispositions, leasing) in alignment with global governance and guidelines.
Support and promote global standards for building and construction management, including sustainability and ESG requirements.
Provide project management support for construction and renovation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
Support real estate financial planning across the Americas, including CAPEX planning and business case development.
Collaborate closely with the Global Head of Corporate Real Estate Management, Global CREM Finance, Americas Finance, and the Americas CEO to optimize costs and processes.
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across Corporate Real Estate processes in the Americas.