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This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
The Sr. Global Real Estate Transaction Manager is a key direct report to the Director of the Real Estate & Facilities organization reporting to the CFO. You will play a key role as a senior member of the team that handles portfolio strategy, real estate leasing transactions and oversees lease administration for all our offices worldwide.
This position will serve as the lead for acquisitions, dispositions, renewals and terminations for our office and data center portfolios, for multiple regions around the world. The Real Estate Transaction Sr. Manager will be required to ensure the completion of numerous transactions against strict schedules, while also continuously assessing opportunities to improve our cost structure. Each transaction will include developing a business case, preparing financial analysis, conducting site visits when necessary, negotiating contracts and ensuring portfolio planning policies are complied with. This role will be the key person on administering all of the lease administration activity for Pure Storage globally.RESPONSIBILITIES
The Global Real Estate Transaction Sr. Manager will be required to:
- Serve as the primary operational leader with RE Service Providers for all aspects of identifying and selecting properties (offices, serviced offices, and data centers) that meet the company’s requirements.
- Handle multiple real estate transactions with support of our outsourced brokers, including active participation with the Finance team on rent payments and the Legal department in finalizing all contract negotiation for lease acquisitions and renewals.
- Provide portfolio analysis of alternative scenarios regarding regional space needs and financial commitments, along with a recommended implementation plan that best suits the short and long term goals for the location and company.
- Analyze and prepare the approval recommendation for all real estate transactions, and secure necessary management approvals.
- Identify and develop new processes to facilitate a growing level of efficiency in the delivery and maintenance of real estate to the internal customer.
- Manage outsourced service provider in Lease Administration:
- Coordinate document review, execution, and notarization
- New lease set-up, obtaining vendor payment info, insurance certificates, and Visual Lease database updates
- Request, process, and track building construction info, lease agreements, letters of credit, commencement certificates, etc.
- Review and validate estoppels
- Ensure monthly rent roll from Visual Lease is accurate, submitted for approval, and paid timely
- Track all lease activity and changes to portfolio
- Review and approve annual Op Ex estimates and year-end reconciliations, resolve discrepancies with landlords
- Oversee conformance to lease requirements, landlord consent, restoration requirements, collection of tenant improvement allowance
- Audit Visual Lease real estate database to ensure completion and accuracy
- Track, maintain, and communicate lease expirations, option exercise dates, and other critical dates
- Transaction status reporting, monthly/quarterly lease financial obligations
- Preparing annual rent budgets and quarterly forecasts.
YOU WILL POSSESS
- Highly developed property lease negotiation and transactional experience complimented by a high degree of financial acumen
- Experience managing a dynamic portfolio of property within a multinational organization preferably within the technology sector
- 5+ years’ experience in a corporate real estate environment
- BS/BA Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate or a related major.
- Strong communication, organizational, and influencing skills in working within the company and external parties
- Proficient at collecting, analyzing and understanding data. Use of techniques and methods to present data in a format that promotes effective and evidence based managerial decision-making.
- Effective communicator; experienced and proficient at presenting to various groups of people.
- Relevant experience of managing third parties/suppliers/consultants.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
- Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.
WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:
We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. At Pure Storage, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.
Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel you’re a good match, please apply.
