Senior Manager, Real Estate & Facilities
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Real Estate & Facilities leads the strategy and execution of General Mills’ global real estate transactions, capital management activities, construction project management, and operations of its Minneapolis headquarters facilities. The role leads approximately 25 team members and partners with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to provide effective real estate and facilities solutions, support a positive workplace experience, maintain strong operational and financial stewardship, and advance enterprise priorities across a global portfolio. The position is located at World Headquarters just outside Minneapolis, Minnesota. International relocation and international remote working arrangements are not available. Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; General Mills will not sponsor work visas. The annual salary range is $128,900–$193,400. Employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive program. The company describes its Total Rewards package as including health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time-off programs, wellbeing support, and perks; benefits may vary by role and other factors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, real estate, operations management, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in corporate real estate, specifically industrial and office spaces.
- Experience leading real estate transactions and asset management activities.
- Experience leading construction or workplace-related projects.
- Experience leading and developing teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Proven negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand business needs and translate them into effective real estate and facilities solutions.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work well under stress and time pressure.
- Flexibility to work across time zones as needed.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting large, complex corporate real estate portfolios.
- Experience in headquarters facilities leadership or workplace operations.
- Experience driving enterprise-wide prioritization and process standardization.
- Real Estate Salesperson License.
- SIOR designation.
Responsibilities
- Lead capital budget management across the Minneapolis headquarters, North America Sales offices, and India offices.
- Lead construction project management activities related to workplace and facilities initiatives.
- Oversee Minneapolis headquarters facilities operations to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Oversee safety and sustainability at the Minneapolis headquarters.
- Lead approximately 25 team members, providing direction, development, and coaching.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define requirements, align priorities, and deliver solutions.
- Develop and communicate project plans covering scope, budget, schedule, resource requirements, and communications.
- Ensure projects are completed within established parameters and corporate policies.
- Support enterprise-wide prioritization and the application of standardized project methodology and best practices.
- Provide operational and financial stewardship across real estate and facilities activities.
- Oversee documentation, compliance, and records retention related to real estate and facilities work.
- Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, vendors, and other external partners.
- Identify and advance opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery through technology or process improvements.
- Support broader projects and initiatives across Global Shared Services.
Benefits
- Health benefits.
- Retirement and financial wellbeing benefits.
- Time-off programs.
- Wellbeing support and perks.
- Potential eligibility to participate in an annual incentive program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
