Real Estate Transaction Manager

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: The Real Estate Transaction Manager – Data Centers & Office Portfolio is responsible for leading and executing real estate transactions that support the company’s data center development, expansion, and operations, as well as its corporate and regional office footprint. This role manages complex acquisitions, leases, dispositions, and amendments while coordinating closely with internal partners across development, facilities, engineering, legal, finance, and workplace teams. The position requires strong transaction execution capability combined with an understanding of mission‑critical infrastructure requirements and corporate office occupancy strategies.

Requirements

Experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and leasing
Experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder transactions
Strong negotiation, contract management, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple transactions across different asset types simultaneously
Direct experience supporting data center, industrial, or mission‑critical real estate
Experience managing corporate office or mixed‑use office portfolio
Familiarity with entitlement, zoning, and utility coordination processes
Knowledge of real estate financial analysis and capital approval workflows
Real estate transaction execution
Contract negotiation and risk management
Cross‑functional collaboration
Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail
Adaptability across multiple real estate asset types
Moderate travel (approximately 20–30%) for site visits, market tours, and transaction closings

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end real estate transactions for data center sites, including land acquisitions, ground leases, build‑to‑suit agreements, and dispositions
Structure and negotiate letters of intent (LOIs), purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), leases, options, easements, and related transaction documents
Manage real estate timelines to align with data center development schedules, utility delivery, and capital planning
Oversee due diligence activities including title, survey, environmental, zoning, geotechnical, and utility reviews
Partner with development, engineering, and facilities teams to ensure sites meet data center requirements for power, fiber, water, access, security, and expansion capacity
Lead leasing and transaction activity for corporate headquarters, regional offices, and support facilities
Manage office lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, contractions, relocations, and dispositions
Collaborate with workplace, facilities, and HR teams to align office real estate decisions with headcount planning, workplace strategy, and employee experience
Negotiate leases, amendments, subleases, and early termination agreements while balancing cost, flexibility, and operational needs
Track critical lease dates, options, and obligations across the office portfolio
Serve as the primary real estate point of contact for internal stakeholders including legal, finance, tax, facilities, construction, development, and operations
Manage external brokers, legal counsel, title companies, surveyors, and consultants
Prepare and present transaction recommendations, financial impacts, and risk assessments to senior leadership
Support financial underwriting and capital approval processes for both data center and office transactions
Identify and mitigate real estate risks related to zoning, land use, environmental conditions, market exposure, and lease structure
Track transaction budgets, milestone deliverables, and closing costs
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date real estate transaction data and portfolio documentation
Monitor market trends in data center land, industrial infrastructure, and office leasing markets
Support long‑range real estate planning for data center growth and office footprint optimization
Identify opportunities for portfolio rationalization, cost savings, and increased flexibility