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Flexential

Hybrid IT services with data centers

Real Estate Program Manager

Real Estate DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USARemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8–12 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, program management, portfolio management, development, corporate real estate, or related disciplines.
  • At least 3 years of experience in the data center industry.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex real estate transactions, programs, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial real estate principles, transaction management, due diligence, financial analysis, and portfolio planning.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects with competing deadlines and diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience influencing decisions and driving results in a matrixed organizational environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency with financial modeling, project management tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and reside in an eligible state where the company maintains employment eligibility.
  • Atlanta-area hires may need to work onsite at least 30 hours per week, depending on business needs, role requirements, and assigned work location.

Responsibilities

  • Lead real estate programs and strategic initiatives supporting capacity growth, market expansion, portfolio optimization, and business objectives.
  • Evaluate market opportunities and site-selection alternatives through financial, operational, and strategic analysis.
  • Develop recommendations for leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, and other portfolio decisions.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and identify opportunities to improve utilization, scalability, efficiency, and long-term value.
  • Support development and execution of short- and long-range portfolio strategies.
  • Manage complex real estate transactions from initial evaluation through execution and handoff to internal stakeholders.
  • Lead negotiations and coordinate with brokers, landlords, developers, consultants, attorneys, and other external partners.
  • Drive project schedules, budgets, due-diligence efforts, approvals, and critical milestones.
  • Anticipate risks, dependencies, and obstacles, and develop mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
  • Ensure real estate initiatives align with operational requirements, business priorities, and customer commitments.
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • Establish project governance, communication plans, and execution frameworks to improve consistency and accountability.
  • Facilitate decision-making by providing analysis, recommendations, and actionable insights to business leaders.
  • Influence project outcomes through collaboration, expertise, and stakeholder management rather than formal authority.
  • Drive alignment among cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain financial models, business cases, and investment analyses supporting real estate decisions.
  • Analyze market trends, operating costs, capital expenditures, and portfolio performance metrics.
  • Present recommendations to senior leadership based on financial, operational, and strategic considerations.
  • Support forecasting, reporting, and strategic planning within the Real Estate function.
  • Identify opportunities to improve real estate processes, tools, reporting, and project-delivery methodologies.
  • Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and consistency across the portfolio.
  • Establish and maintain standards, documentation, and reporting processes supporting organizational objectives.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives designed to improve operational performance and business outcomes.
  • Serve as a resource and mentor to project team members and less experienced contributors.
  • Independently manage multiple concurrent projects involving substantial investment, business risk, and executive visibility.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise and recommendations that influence portfolio strategy and key business decisions.
  • Exercise independent judgment in evaluating alternatives, solving complex problems, and managing project risks.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of departmental and cross-functional strategic plans.
  • Establish processes and governance frameworks that improve execution, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
  • Support continuous-improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, reliability, and portfolio performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR), or similar industry credentials.
  • Experience supporting data center, mission-critical infrastructure, technology, telecommunications, or industrial real estate portfolios.
  • Experience working with executive leadership teams on strategic planning and complex investment decisions.
  • Knowledge of lease administration, development projects, and capital-planning processes.

About the Company

Flexential

Hybrid IT services with data centers

Flexential provides tailored hybrid IT solutions, including colocation, cloud, connectivity, data protection, and managed services through its FlexAnywhere platform. It operates over 40 data centers in 19 U.S. markets, totaling more than three million square feet, serving enterprises in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. The FlexAnywhere platform offers a unified interface to manage infrastructure, connect to major cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud, and scale resources on demand, enabling customers to run high-density computing and complex IT workloads. The company differentiates itself through its national footprint, focus on flexibility and customer needs, and an integrated suite of hybrid IT services delivered via a single platform. Its goal is to help clients digitally transform by providing customizable, scalable IT infrastructure that supports initiatives like AI and machine learning and adapts to changing business requirements.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$833.4M
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Founded
2000

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