Real Estate EMEA & APAC, Senior Manager

Location:

Belgrade, RS, 11000

Requisition ID: 17336

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced corporate real estate manager to join our high performing global corporate real estate team. Reporting directly to the head of the Real Estate Group, this position will support the delivery of strategic and transformative real estate initiatives across the EMEA and APAC regions.

The Senior Real Estate Manager leads site selection, leasing, design, budgeting, and project execution of company leased real estate assets. In addition, you will be responsible for assisting with the operation and maintenance of certain facilities. You will ensure IGT’s properties meet the changing organizational needs, while providing a safe, secure and sustainable space for staff to thrive.
You will be responsible for the delivery of projects across commercial office space, R&D, Data Centres, Operation Centres, warehousing, distribution facilities, and showrooms.

This role requires effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, and project management experience. Problem-solving and decision-making skills to diagnose challenges and issues and develop innovative business solutions and assess risks and opportunities are important to success. Additionally, strong administration and attention to detail skills are required.

Responsabilities

Lease Portfolio Management

• Manage and monitor lease expirations and critical dates.
• Collaborate and partner with business leaders to drive portfolio performance.
• Prepare and present detailed reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with brokers and service providers regarding lease strategy.
• Lead negotiation activities for new properties, lease renewals, lease terminations, and subleases.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews, performance evaluations, and benchmarking.
• Oversee facilities operations across various sites

Project Management

• Lead project teams and internal customers to develop understanding of business requirements,
• Manage multiple projects from project identification to site selection, design, planning, client approval, construction, moves and completion.
• Develop/maintain scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects.
• Provide property market analysis and performance benchmarking.
• Provide cost estimation for renovations, relocations, and new business rollout.
• Lead real estate components of RFP opportunities and competitive bid proposals.
• Lead and manage workplace designers, architects, engineers, and project managers.
• Collaborate with cross function teams including Legal, IT, EHS, DEI, Sustainability, Security, Finance, Facilities and Food Services
• Manage and negotiate with 3rd party vendors, architects, general contractors, and engineers in the delivery/construction of space.
• Identify project dependencies and critical path issues.

Stakeholder Management

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including business units, senior management, brokers, contractors, and service providers.
• Manage relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, design and build vendors and other industry professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is preferred
• 8+ years relevant experience in corporate or commercial real estate development/construction environments
• Project management skills required to support program design and implementation.
• Experienced project managing and delivering commercial, industrial and critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical ability
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong level of customer service skills and professionalism
• Strong estimating, budgeting and reporting skills.
• Experienced in the management and delivery of multiple projects.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to collaborate with all levels of the organization and operate across a diverse environment.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• English proficiency required

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.