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Role Purpose

· The Senior Manager – Real Estate Business Partner, Americas shall be responsible for leading the strategic alignment between business objectives and real estate initiatives across the region.

· This role shall serves as the primary advisor to senior business stakeholders, ensuring real estate decisions support organizational growth, financial performance, operational continuity, and an exceptional workplace experience.

· The position shall oversee end‑to‑end portfolio strategy, space planning, transactions, governance, and financial stewardship across offices, sites, and related facilities within the Americas.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Real Estate Partnership

· Act as the chief liaison between business units and the corporate real estate function, translating business needs into real estate strategies and actionable plans.

· Lead regional portfolio planning efforts, including consolidations, expansions, relocations, lease renewals, and long‑range occupancy strategies.

· Provide strategic insights to executive leadership based on market trends, workforce evolution, and operational requirements.

2. Portfolio & Workplace Management

· Oversee the performance, utilization, and operational efficiency of the Americas real estate portfolio.

· Drive workplace solutions that support productivity, hybrid work models, employee engagement, and brand representation.

· Partner with Workplace Services, Facilities, Project Delivery, IT, and HR to ensure smooth execution of space‑related initiatives.

3. Transactions & Financial Stewardship

· Lead lease negotiations, site acquisitions, dispositions, and transaction due diligence in collaboration with internal teams and external brokers.

· Develop business cases, financial models, and ROI assessments for capital projects or real estate investment decisions.

· Own regional real estate budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and financial reporting.

4. Governance, Risk & Compliance

· Ensure all real estate activities adhere to internal policies, financial controls, regulatory requirements, and legal standards.

· Identify portfolio risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively manage compliance and audit readiness.

· Maintain accurate records, approvals, and documentation in alignment with corporate governance processes.

5. Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

· Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Operations, and Technology.

· Communicate portfolio strategy, project pipelines, key decisions, and financial impacts to leadership and regional teams.

· Lead change management efforts for new real estate initiatives, workplace transitions, and strategic programs.

6. Vendor & Partner Management

· Manage relationships with external brokers, landlords, consultants, and third‑party service providers to ensure high‑quality service delivery.

· Oversee contract negotiations, performance metrics, and compliance standards for all real estate partners.

Key Interfaces

• General Counsel

• Global & Regional CRE Leadership

• Legal, Ethics & Compliance

• Finance & FP&A

• Procurement & Vendor Management

• Security, EHS, BCM, and Risk teams

Key Metrics / Success Indicators

· Portfolio cost optimization and financial performance.

· Successful execution of major real estate transactions and workplace projects.

· Occupancy accuracy, utilization effectiveness, and workplace satisfaction scores.

· Timeliness and quality of business case submissions and reporting.

· Stakeholder satisfaction and leadership alignment.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

· 10+ years in corporate real estate, portfolio management, or related fields.

Proven leadership experience managing multi‑site portfolios across the Americas.

· Strong track record of real estate strategy execution, financial analysis, and large‑scale stakeholder management.

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Critical Skills & Competencies

· Expertise in portfolio strategy, lease negotiation, and financial modeling.

· Strong understanding of workplace strategies, market evaluation, and capital planning.

· Proficiency in real estate systems, project management tools, and financial analysis software.

· Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.

· Excellent communication and executive‑level presentation skills.

Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence without authority.

· High attention to detail and strong decision‑making capabilities.

· Ability to manage ambiguity and navigate complex organizational structures.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.