EMEA Transaction Management Lead, Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF)

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Amazon
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Job ID: 2852933 | Amazon UK Services Ltd. Are you ready to shape the future of Amazon’s Europe, the Middle East, and Africa corporate office portfolio? Join our dynamic team and lead EMEA-wide transactions that deliver value, minimize risk and support Amazon GREF’s Vision to create earth’s most sustainable and employee-centric workplaces fostering health and wellness, connection, collaboration, innovation, and safety. As the EMEA Transaction Management Lead, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio spanning 8.6MM RSF, across 43 countries, 86 cities and 139 buildings, spanning nine distinct Areas. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our EMEA footprint. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative strategies, manage a talented team of professionals executing transactions, and leverage Amazon's scale to deliver exceptional results. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing our portfolio and supporting Amazon's continued growth in the EMEA region.

Day to day, you will collaborate with team members on ongoing transactions, review and approve Request for Proposals (RFPs), Heads of Terms (HOTs), lease documents etc., participate in project decision calls, analyze market data for strategic insights, manage spend approvals and engage with stakeholders across various GREF service lines.

Key job responsibilities

Leading and nurturing a fully seconded TM team Proactively manage workload and resource allocation Oversight and quality assurance during transaction life cycle: Oversee RFP process, including tailoring RFP template to transactions, reviewing results and developing final recommendation Review and recommend building longlists and shortlists Participate in site tours and review results Ensure ‘must have’ lease terms and conditions are incorporated into new leases Weigh up risk (i.e., lease length, flexibility) vs value creation (e.g. rent per sqft, rent free) when determining final commercial terms Manage and lead project decision calls Ensure final HOTs captures all agreed deal terms prior to engaging with Amazon Legal and outside counsel Participate in legal calls as required to voice GREF’s position on lease drafting Ensure correct approvals processes are followed Review and approve new leases and other legal documents prior to execution Support development of best practices Manage critical lease event pipeline Manage spend approval program Own technology and data analysis Build cross-functional and external partner relationships Manage UK Business Rates, act as point of contact for third party management supplier

About the team

We're a diverse and inclusive group of professionals passionate about real estate and innovation. Our team values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. We work together to support Amazon's growth while maintaining a supportive and engaging work environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Significant professional experience in a global corporate real estate environment Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant professional qualifications Proficiency in productivity software, including Microsoft Office suite and Smartsheet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong communication and writing skills Ability to influence peers and stakeholders Problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations

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December 19, 2024 (Updated 5 days ago)

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