Senior Director Real Estate Dev & Portfolio Mgmt (Remote Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA)

First Citizens Bank•Raleigh, NC

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director, Real Estate Transactions & Portfolio Management oversees management of the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) portfolio, acquisitions and dispositions of all fee simple and leased properties, lease administration and property administration. Provides bank leadership with critical information and insight required for the selection, prioritization, and execution of initiatives which align with real estate portfolio roadmaps and the Bank’s Competitive Path and Strategic Plan. Develops and implements strategies to enhance returns, improve processes, foster key relationships and delivers tactical insights to executive management and other key stakeholders through project portfolio analysis, metrics, and reporting. Establishes and maintains governance for all site acquisitions and dispositions and provides daily direction and administration of activities and staff team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate, transaction management, lease administration, asset management, project management, general management.
OR High School Diploma or GED and 16 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate, transaction management, lease administration, asset management, project management, general management.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience in Corporate Real Estate managing large, complex portfolios
10+ years of leadership experience including talent development and coaching of geographically dispersed teams with varying experience levels
Proven experience leading through change
Ability to develop and coach high performing teams
Experienced at efficiently managing a pipeline of transactions volume with a lens towards critical dates and working effectively to facilitate key conversations to keep delivery on track
Excellent communication skills and comfort working with partners at all levels of the organization
Prior experience building and executing strategies within Corporate Real Estate
Experience building data-driven reporting practices
Experience in Corporate Real Estate within financial services
Knowledge and familiarity with construction documents, current construction practices, leases, work letters, bidding, and contracts
MS Office acumen

Responsibilities

Partners with bank leadership and key stakeholders to understand business unit strategies and align project objectives, development, and execution to accomplish strategic objectives.
Offers business and technical expertise for all CRE real estate activities and programs and delivers tactical insights, reporting and budget planning and management.
Ensures the Bank’s real estate portfolio remains in alignment with goals, objectives, policies, and facility network strategies.
Responsible for overall asset management, acquisitions, dispositions of surplus real estate, lease administration and general administration of the portfolio.
Oversees teams accountable for administration of the CRE lease and fee simple portfolio management and programs.
Establishes and monitors expectations to achieve company and department goals.
Makes appropriate changes to policies, procedures, and efficiencies in order to meet business objectives.
Manages the performance, training, and evaluation of assigned staff.
Develops influential and collaborative relationships with business leaders and other key stakeholders in support of project office success.
Develops methods of measuring project and portfolio performance.
Conveys project updates and performance results to the appropriate parties through metrics, reports, presentations, and other communications.