GRE Commercial Lead - Troy, MI

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This is a newly established position and will have the unique opportunity to develop high performing payroll processes at the new US global headquarters in Troy, Michigan for a new public company to be spun out from Aptiv in 2026.

YOUR ROLE

• Lead the commercial and financial strategy for global real estate operations, supporting portfolio optimization, capital planning and lease administration.
• Partner with internal teams (finance, legal, procurement, facilities) and external vendors to drive value across real estate transactions and service agreements.
• Manage global supplier relationships and performance across FM, construction, and CRE partners, ensuring cost efficiency and SLA adherence.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and contract negotiations for owned and leased properties, aligning with enterprise objectives.
• Support executive decision-making with analytics on total cost of ownership, occupancy metrics, and scenario modeling.

Key Responsibilities

Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Support and execute global real estate strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth and operational needs.
• Oversee site selection, lease negotiations, acquisitions, and divestitures to optimize portfolio performance.
• Conduct financial modelling for lease vs. buy, stay vs. relocate, and asset disposal opportunities.
• Evaluate property transactions, ensuring competitive lease renewals and strategic protections for the organization.
• Assess occupancy trends and develop long-term plans for efficient space utilization.
• Develop and implement real estate transition plans related to mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs, ensuring minimal operational disruption.

Financial Oversight & Transactions

• Oversee a global real estate portfolio exceeding $300M for facilities, construction, and lease costs.
• Direct OPEX & capital management of 6 corporate locations & 20+ subordinates and contractors.
• Develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term financial plans to optimize the real estate portfolio.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic negotiations, benchmarking, and vendor management.
• Conduct financial due diligence for major real estate decisions, including lease commitments and asset valuations.

Facilities, Construction & Workplace Optimization

• Oversee all global construction projects, including planning, technical specifications, budgeting, and execution.
• Establish a standardized approach for site design, workplace standards, and facility maintenance programs for corporate locations.
• Ensure alignment with office work models and optimize workplace design for efficiency.
• Implement a 36-month look-ahead plan for real estate and construction projects.
• Manage capital and expense budgets related to real estate operations and maintenance

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Risk Management, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international real estate regulations.
• Conduct due diligence for leases, acquisitions, and site evaluations to mitigate risks.
• Develop contingency plans for business continuity, including real estate-related disruptions.
• Implement sustainability initiatives such as energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and green building standards (as applicable).
• Ensure all leases adhere to delegation-of-authority requirements and lease audit standards.

Stakeholder Engagement & Vendor Management

• Serve as a key liaison with senior executives, ensuring transparency in real estate decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, brokers, and internal business stakeholders.
• Oversee external vendors, including architects, engineers, and contractors, to support construction and operational initiatives.
• Facilitate benchmarking and market analysis with global brokerage firms to identify real estate trends.
• Partner with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure real estate transactions align with broader corporate objectives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Support and manage a global real estate team of 20+ and external vendors across Construction, Lease Management, Transactions, and Facility Management.
• Foster collaboration across departments to align real estate initiatives with corporate objectives.
• Promote a high-performance culture, driving innovation and operational excellence.

YOUR BACKGROUND
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Business/Finance experience in Real Estate transactions within industrial/manufacturing.
• Ability to create business cases
• Extensive experience in corporate real estate, lease negotiations, site selection, and facilities management.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with expertise in portfolio optimization and capital project management.
• Ability to lead large-scale real estate transactions while driving cost efficiencies.
• Expertise in sustainability initiatives, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing real estate aspects of corporate growth and restructuring initiatives.
• Legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer now, or at any time in the future.
• This role requires a strategic leader who can balance high-level real estate planning with operational execution while ensuring financial discipline, risk mitigation, and alignment with corporate objectives.