Real Estate Program Manager

Flexential Corp.

5d•$104,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

The Real Estate Program Manager is a senior individual contributor who leads complex real estate programs, transactions, and strategic initiatives supporting Flexential’s growth, operational scalability, and portfolio performance. The role partners across Operations, Finance, Legal, Design & Construction, Energy, Product, and Executive Leadership, and operates with significant autonomy to manage initiatives from planning through execution. It provides analytical insights, influences decisions, and manages project budgets, risks, timelines, and stakeholder relationships while identifying opportunities to improve processes, portfolio performance, and operational effectiveness. The position leads real estate strategy and portfolio management, including market and site evaluations, transaction recommendations, portfolio monitoring, and short- and long-range planning. It manages transactions and projects from initial evaluation through execution and handoff, including negotiations, schedules, budgets, due diligence, approvals, milestones, and risk mitigation. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, establishes project governance and communication frameworks, supports financial and business analysis, and presents recommendations to senior leaders. It also advances process improvement and operational excellence, establishes standards and reporting practices, and serves as a resource and mentor to project team members. This position is open to remote candidates located in eligible U.S. states. Atlanta-area employees may be required to work onsite at least 30 hours per week depending on business needs, role requirements, and assigned work location. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and reside in a state where the company is authorized to employ them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
8–12 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, program management, portfolio management, development, corporate real estate, or related disciplines.
At least 3 years of experience in the data center industry.
Demonstrated experience leading complex real estate transactions, programs, and cross-functional initiatives.
Strong knowledge of commercial real estate principles, transaction management, due diligence, financial analysis, and portfolio planning.
Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects with competing deadlines and diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience influencing decisions and driving results in a matrixed organizational environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
Proficiency with financial modeling, project management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Legal authorization to work in the United States and residence in a state where Flexential is authorized to employ the applicant.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as PMP, CCIM, MCR, or similar industry credentials.
Experience supporting data center, mission-critical infrastructure, technology, telecommunications, or industrial real estate portfolios.
Experience working with executive leadership teams on strategic planning and complex investment decisions.
Knowledge of lease administration, development projects, and capital planning processes.

Responsibilities

Lead real estate programs and strategic initiatives supporting capacity growth, market expansion, portfolio optimization, and business objectives.
Evaluate market opportunities and site selection alternatives using financial, operational, and strategic analysis.
Develop recommendations for leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, and other portfolio decisions.
Monitor portfolio performance and identify opportunities to improve utilization, scalability, efficiency, and long-term value.
Support development and execution of short- and long-range portfolio strategies.
Manage complex real estate transactions from initial evaluation through execution and handoff to internal stakeholders.
Lead negotiations and coordinate with brokers, landlords, developers, consultants, attorneys, and other external partners.
Drive project schedules, budgets, due diligence, approvals, and critical milestones.
Anticipate risks, dependencies, and obstacles and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure real estate initiatives align with operational requirements, business priorities, and customer commitments.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Establish project governance, communication plans, and execution frameworks.
Facilitate decision-making by providing analysis, recommendations, and actionable insights to business leaders.
Influence project outcomes through collaboration, expertise, and stakeholder management rather than formal authority.
Drive alignment among cross-functional teams to support timely execution of strategic initiatives.
Develop and maintain financial models, business cases, and investment analyses for real estate decisions.
Analyze market trends, operating costs, capital expenditures, and portfolio performance metrics.
Present recommendations to senior leadership based on financial, operational, and strategic considerations.
Support forecasting, reporting, and strategic planning within the Real Estate function.
Identify opportunities to improve real estate processes, tools, reporting, and project delivery methodologies.
Implement best practices that enhance efficiency, scalability, and consistency across the portfolio.
Establish and maintain standards, documentation, and reporting processes supporting organizational objectives.
Contribute to strategic initiatives designed to improve operational performance and business outcomes.
Serve as a resource and mentor to project team members and less experienced contributors.
Independently manage multiple concurrent projects involving substantial investment, business risk, and executive visibility.
Exercise independent judgment in evaluating alternatives, solving complex problems, and managing project risks.
Contribute to departmental and cross-functional strategic plans and establish processes and governance frameworks that improve execution and operational effectiveness.