Regional Manager, Real Estate

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We are now looking for a Regional Manager, Real Estate. This position is located in Johor Bahru.

What you will do

• Manage full lifecycle of real estate portfolio across APAC including acquisitions, disposals, renewals, and consolidations
• Lead real estate transactions and negotiations with landlords and stakeholders
• Prepare business cases and proposals for Real Estate Board approval
• Ensure lease administration compliance and maintain portfolio database on APAC area
• Drive workplace strategy and office development projects
• Collaborating with stakeholders
• Oversee property maintenance and facility standards
• Ensure adherence to ESG standards within the real estate portfolio
• Manage vendors and service providers
• Act as primary contact point for APAC real estate matters
• Align regional plans with global strategy
• Manage and drive on KPIs and cost efficiency
Participate in global real estate initiatives and continuous improvement

Who you are

• You have minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Real Estate, Business, Finance, Engineering, Architecture)
• You have 5–10 years of experience in corporate real estate or facilities management
• You have strong lease negotiation and portfolio management experience
• You have project leadership skills and experiences
• You have experience managing multi-country portfolios
• You have strong commercial and financial acumen
• You have excellent stakeholder and communication skills
• You have people leadership skills
You are proficient in English

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Additional information

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