Sr. Workplace Portfolio Manager

PlayStation Global•San Mateo, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Sr. Workplace Portfolio Manager San Mateo or San Diego, CA (Hybrid) This role follows a hybrid work model with two days per week in the office. As the Sr. Workplace Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for managing SIE's real estate transaction pipeline, executing smaller transactions, and providing comprehensive financial analysis to support Sony Interactive Entertainment's (SIE) global real estate strategy. The successful candidate will report to the Director, Global Real Estate Strategy, Occupancy and Delivery and work closely with project managers, cross-functional teams, and local business leaders to deliver strategies that enable SIE employees to deliver great results. The ideal candidate will be experienced in end-to-end transaction management while providing actionable financial insights to drive the real estate portfolio and strategy.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in real estate transactions, finance, analysis, portfolio management, or a related field, preferably within a tech or gaming environment.
In-depth knowledge of real estate markets, lease structures, transaction processes, investment analysis, and financial modeling.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and other business intelligence tools.
Familiarity with lease administration platforms and transaction management systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage the real estate transaction pipeline from initial site identification through lease execution and occupancy. Track and report on transaction status, timelines, key milestones, and potential roadblocks
Lead execution of smaller real estate transactions including lease renewals, amendments and expansions. Serve as the primary SIE point of contact for assigned transactions to business and external partners.
Work with internal teams such as Legal, Treasury, and Accounting to ensure all post-traction items are completed across the portfolio.
Prepare detailed financial analysis and projections to evaluate potential real estate investment opportunities. Work with finance to develop relevant business cases for transaction and capital approval.
Partner with finance to own the development and maintenance of a financial model to be used across all real estate analyses and transactions.
Analyze portfolio performance across occupancy, utilization, lease terms, and cost metrics. Oversee the real estate portfolio lifecycle to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Own the ongoing detailed Total Cost of Ownership report for portfolio-wide analytics.
Support the development of long and short-term real estate strategies. Collaborate with Corporate Planning to ensure portfolio forecasting and planning are aligned with broader strategic goals.
Assist in the preparation and presentation of real estate investment proposals and transaction summaries to senior management.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Project Management, Occupancy, and Finance to ensure successful execution of real estate strategy initiatives and transactions.