Real Estate Program Manager

Flexential Corp.

6d•$104,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

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 serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to teams across Operations, Finance, Legal, Design & Construction, Energy, Product, and Executive Leadership. With significant autonomy, the manager leads initiatives from planning through execution, providing analysis, influencing decisions, and managing budgets, risks, schedules, and stakeholder relationships. The position oversees real estate strategy and portfolio management, transaction and project leadership, cross-functional program management, financial and business analysis, and process improvement. It includes evaluating market and site opportunities; supporting leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and renewals; managing negotiations and due diligence; developing financial models and investment analyses; presenting recommendations to senior leadership; and establishing practices that improve efficiency and consistency. The role also serves as a resource and mentor to project team members and less experienced contributors, while influencing outcomes without direct managerial authority. Flexential describes the role as hybrid in the posting, although work-location eligibility and onsite expectations vary by location. Employees hired into Atlanta-area positions may be required to work onsite at least 30 hours per week, depending on business needs, role requirements, and assigned work location. The estimated annual base pay range is $104,000–$120,000, with a discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in a state where Flexential 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.
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.

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 through 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 milestones; anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure real estate initiatives align with operational requirements, business priorities, and customer commitments.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, establishing project governance, communication plans, and execution frameworks.
Facilitate decisions by providing analysis, recommendations, and actionable insights to business leaders.
Influence outcomes and drive alignment across teams through collaboration, expertise, and stakeholder management rather than formal authority.
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 and support forecasting, reporting, and strategic planning.
Identify and implement improvements to real estate processes, tools, reporting, project delivery methods, and portfolio practices.
Establish standards, documentation, and reporting processes that support organizational objectives.
Contribute to initiatives that improve operational performance and business outcomes.
Serve as a resource and mentor to project team members and less experienced contributors.
Independently manage concurrent projects with significant investment, business risk, and executive visibility, using independent judgment to evaluate alternatives and manage risks.