Real Estate Strategic Initiatives Senior Manager

Salesforce•San Francisco, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The REWS Strategic Initiatives Senior Manager is a key member of Salesforce’s Real Estate and Workplace Services Strategic Initiatives team. The role leads strategic initiatives within REWS and cross-functionally across the company, with a focus on operational excellence and forward-looking projects, including AI and workplace innovation programs. The position requires managing multiple workstreams and partnering across global, cross-functional teams to execute projects, optimize processes, and develop comprehensive solutions. It combines real estate, project management, and process management experience with curiosity about how emerging technology and AI are reshaping workplaces. The role reports to the Senior Director of Real Estate Strategic Initiatives and is based in San Francisco, California, or Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience in end-to-end real estate project management, consulting, or strategic/innovation program management.
Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills, sound general business judgment, and the ability to distill complex issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies.
Experience with project management software such as Smartsheet, Asana, Airtable, Slack, or Linear, and comfort using AI-enabled collaboration tools, including generative AI tools.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and high-visibility projects, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively amid ambiguity.
Experience supporting and driving major initiatives across geographically dispersed, multicultural environments while building effective relationships.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proactive, self-starting approach and high motivation.
Responsive and service-oriented demeanor.
Experience will be evaluated for alignment with the role’s values and behaviors, including relevant extracurricular leadership, military, or volunteer experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience partnering across real estate functions and with Employee Success, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Business Technology, and Global Safety & Security.
Ability to think strategically while also working hands-on and attending to detail.
Experience in results-driven, solutions-oriented, fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
PMP, Six Sigma, Prosci Change Management, or similar project, process, or change management experience.
Curiosity about AI and emerging technology trends and their application to workplace strategy.

Responsibilities

Drive ambiguous projects to achieve their strategic objectives.
Partner with REWS and cross-functional stakeholders, obtain approvals, and influence decisions at all organizational levels, including senior executive sponsors.
Use project management tools and technology to streamline project planning, tracking, and reporting.
Manage project budgets, proactively track spending, and manage vendor and partner costs for capital-intensive projects.
Build relationships across REWS and partner teams to implement process improvements and initiatives.
Conduct strategic scenario planning and analysis to inform decision-making.
Develop and present executive-level presentations, coordinating input and alignment across teams.
Develop and execute communication plans that inform stakeholders at appropriate points throughout projects.
Support change management strategies and plans to maximize employee adoption and use of changes.
Address project issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
Lead initiatives at the intersection of AI, innovation, and workplace strategy, translating emerging business needs into actionable plans.
Identify and implement process improvements to automate and scale real estate operations.
Use existing data sources to develop dashboard reporting on financial and operational performance against budgets and industry benchmarks.
Lead internal approval processes and manage approval timelines.