Manager, Transaction Mgmt. - Americas

Reporting to the Regional Real Estate Delivery Lead, the Transaction Management Lead is accountable for executing end-to-end real estate transactions aligned to business strategy and portfolio optimization objectives. 

This role partners closely with business leaders, Real Estate, Facilities Management (FM), EHSS, and Global Security to translate demand into actionable transaction strategies and deliver compliant, value-driven real estate outcomes. 

The Transaction Management Lead serves as a critical execution partner—ensuring all lease, acquisition, disposition, and restructuring activities are negotiated, structured, and delivered in alignment with DPS portfolio strategy, financial targets, and governance requirements. 

Key Responsibilities 

Transaction Execution (Core Accountability) 

• Execute real estate transactions including leases, renewals, expansions, and dispositions 

• Manage transactions through full lifecycle 

• Ensure all deals are executed on time, within financial targets, and aligned to business and portfolio strategy 

Commercial Negotiation & Deal Structuring 

• Lead negotiations with landlords, developers, and third-party providers 

• Structure agreements balancing cost, flexibility, risk, and business requirements 

• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and country-specific considerations 

Portfolio & Strategy Alignment 

• Translate portfolio strategy into executable transaction plans 

• Partner with Governance & Strategy on business cases, approvals, and prioritization 

• Support portfolio initiatives including site consolidations, expansions, relocations, and exits

Governance, Compliance & Documentation 

• Ensure all transactions comply with global governance, approval thresholds, and control frameworks 

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready lease and transaction documentation 

• Identify and escalate risks related to compliance, financial exposure, or execution timelines  

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Partner closely with:  

• RE Delivery (regional leads) 

• Governance & Strategy 

• Property Services / Space Planning 

• Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHSS 

• Provide clear decision support and trade-off recommendations to stakeholders 

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and country leadership on transaction decisions  

Supplier & Broker Management 

• Manage external brokers and transaction service providers 

• Drive accountability for delivery, performance, and adherence to standards 

• Ensure consistent execution of best practices across all transactions  

Integration with Project & Operations Delivery 

• Coordinate handoff from transaction execution into project delivery (A&D, construction) and site operations 

• Ensure alignment with workplace standards, FM requirements, and operational readiness 

• Support execution of end-to-end site delivery lifecycle 

Core Capabilities 

• Lead and oversee end‑to‑end transaction management activities across the region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and policies. 

• Manage and continuously improve transactional processes (e.g., order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report touchpoints) in partnership with Shared Services and regional finance teams. 

• Serve as a key finance partner to regional stakeholders, providing guidance on transaction‑related issues and risk mitigation. 

• Drive standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives to improve transaction quality and reduce cycle times. 

• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements across region 

• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration. 

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and provide insights to support decision‑making and operational excellence. 

• Support internal and external audits and address findings through sustainable corrective actions. 

Education 

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

Experience and Skills 

• 6-8+ years of commercial real estate / transaction management experience  

• Experience managing lease negotiations, portfolio transactions, and multi-site environments 

• Experience working across regions with strong understanding of country-specific considerations 

Preferred: 

• Strong negotiation and financial acumen  

• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across stakeholders  

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in complex environments  

• Strong understanding of real estate markets, lease structures, and regulatory considerations  

• Ability to translate business needs into real estate solutions 

Other: 

• Languages: Fluent in English required; additional European languages are a plus. 

• Travel: Minimal; up to ~0-5% international travel within region.