Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking a senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager to join its Workplace and Real Estate team. This role will lead strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and manage a team of real estate professionals across Anthropic's global operations. The position involves developing comprehensive real estate strategies, conducting market and financial analyses, and presenting recommendations to the CFO and senior leadership. The Real Estate Portfolio Manager will oversee a Real Estate Program Manager and an Occupancy Planning/Lease Administration specialist, aiming to establish a high-performing function that brings strategic rigor and analytical sophistication to a rapidly scaling AI company.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate strategy, portfolio management, or real estate finance.
At least 3-5 years in a people management role.
Proven track record of developing and presenting real estate strategies to executives.
Sophisticated financial modeling skills including NPV, IRR, scenario analysis, and total cost of occupancy methodologies.
Deep expertise in market analysis including labor economics, competitive positioning, and location strategy development.
Exceptional writing skills to synthesize complex analyses into compelling strategic narratives and executive-ready documents.
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams.
Experience managing portfolios of significant scale and complexity across multiple geographies.
Ability to operate with autonomy and drive strategic initiatives with minimal direction.
Strong executive presence and ability to confidently present recommendations to senior leadership.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where processes and frameworks can be built from the ground up.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-growth technology companies navigating rapid scaling challenges.
MBA or advanced degree in real estate, finance, or related field.
Relevant certifications such as CoreNet MCR or CCIM.
Consulting experience from firms specializing in corporate real estate strategy.
Experience with international market entry and global portfolio optimization.
Experience leading major strategic initiatives such as headquarters relocations, portfolio consolidations, or market expansions.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive real estate strategy documents that synthesize market analysis, financial modeling, and location recommendations for CFO and executive leadership review.
Lead strategic portfolio planning including scenario modeling for growth, market entry/exit decisions, and long-term footprint optimization.
Create executive-level presentations and decision memos that translate complex real estate data into clear strategic recommendations.
Conduct in-depth market analyses including competitive positioning, labor market dynamics, talent availability, and cost-of-occupancy comparisons across target markets.
Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for real estate decisions including NPV analysis, lease vs. buy scenarios, and total cost of occupancy projections.
Partner with Finance on capital planning, real estate budgeting, and investment justification for major portfolio decisions.
Develop location strategy frameworks that align real estate decisions with business unit requirements, talent strategy, and corporate objectives.
Oversee occupancy planning and demand forecasting efforts, translating headcount projections into actionable space requirements and timing recommendations.
Direct lease administration strategy including portfolio risk assessment, lease restructuring opportunities, and critical obligation management.
Establish portfolio performance metrics and reporting frameworks that provide executive visibility into real estate investments and outcomes.
Partner with external advisors (brokers, consultants, legal) to execute strategic initiatives and negotiate favorable terms.
Identify portfolio optimization opportunities including consolidation, expansion, or repositioning strategies that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Manage and develop a team of two direct reports: a Real Estate Program Manager and an Occupancy Planning/Lease Administration specialist.
Set clear goals and priorities for the team, ensuring alignment with broader real estate and company objectives.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to build team capabilities.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Allocate resources effectively across strategic initiatives and operational demands.