Real Estate Strategic Initiatives Senior Manager

Salesforce•Chicago, IL

6d•$143,400 - $236,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The REWS Strategic Initiatives Senior Manager is a member of the Strategic Initiatives team within Salesforce’s Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS) organization. The role leads strategic initiatives within REWS and across the company, with a focus on operational excellence and forward-looking programs, including AI and innovation initiatives shaping the future of the physical workplace. The position calls for experience in real estate, project management, and process management, along with interest in how emerging technology and AI are changing how and where people work. The Senior Manager manages multiple workstreams and collaborates with REWS and cross-functional partners to develop and implement solutions. The role drives project execution, process optimization, strategic planning, and change adoption, often involving global cross-functional resources and alignment. It reports to the Senior Director of Real Estate Strategic Initiatives. The position is based in San Francisco, California, or Chicago, Illinois, and is hybrid, with three days in the office. The stated annual base salary range is $143,400–$216,900, or $172,200–$236,700 in select cities in the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan areas. These ranges do not include bonus, equity, or benefits, as applicable.

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, strong general business discernment, 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 with AI-enabled collaboration tools, including generative AI tools.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proactive, self-starting, highly motivated approach.
Responsive, service-oriented demeanor.

Nice To Haves

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.
Ability to pivot quickly and manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously.
Experience supporting and driving major initiatives across geographically dispersed, multicultural environments while fostering effective relationships.
Experience partnering with real estate functions and teams such as Employee Success, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Business Technology, and Global Safety & Security across organizational levels.
Ability to work effectively in a high-impact, fast-paced environment with ambiguity and competing priorities.
Ability to think strategically while working in a detailed, hands-on manner.
Experience in results-driven, solutions-oriented, fast-paced environments.
Experience or leadership demonstrated through extracurricular activities, military service, or volunteer work.

Responsibilities

Drive ambiguous projects toward their stated strategic objectives.
Partner with REWS and cross-functional teams, 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, track costs proactively, and oversee vendor and partner costs for capital-intensive projects.
Build and maintain relationships across REWS and cross-functional partner teams to implement process improvements and initiatives.
Conduct strategic scenario planning and analysis to inform critical decisions.
Develop and present executive-level presentations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Develop and execute communication plans to keep stakeholders informed at appropriate points throughout projects.
Support change management strategies and plans to maximize employee adoption and usage of required 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 that automate and scale real estate operations.
Use existing data sources to develop dashboard reporting on key metrics and monitor financial and operational performance against budgets and industry benchmarks.
Lead internal approval processes and manage approval timelines.