Real Estate Asset Manager Americas

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.

The team you'll be part of

Nokia’s People organization is responsible for leading a business-driven people strategy and offering people and workplace services to all Nokia employees. We partner closely with the business to provide a motivated and engaged workforce that is fit for the future.

What you will learn and contribute to

One of the key elements in real estate is the proper management of real estate portfolio – by prioritisation and control of the programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and potential to deliver. The goal is to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment.

To succeed in this role, the candidate needs to be an open-minded, experienced professional with managerial skills, people skilled, strong commitment to quality and a flair for innovative thinking who is able to manage complex transaction and asset management projects, challenge conventional thinking, presenting bold and creative solutions.

• Liaise with internal and external partners when required (e.g. local real estate specialists, brokers, legal, RE colleagues, environmental teams, Landlords, Tenants/Subtenants, etc.)
• Prepare and present related documentation for decision-making within P&P governance and contribute to the preparation of Real Estate Business Cases and Investment Requests and consult on cross-market projects as a subject matter expert with specific attention to real estate negotiations and financials required
• Works closely with Location Strategy and Portfolio Management teams and P&P RE Market to understand strategies/plans of Nokia business entities in order to develop a real estate property strategy and portfolio planning, including property solutions to meet business demand in line with real estate strategy concepts and standards
• Accountable for execution of global portfolio strategy and transactions across assigned geography, with a focus on implementation of complex real estate projects (transaction management, landlord negotiation and business case preparation for space transformations, freehold sales, large relocations)
• Translates business requirements and resulting portfolio solutions into concrete transaction service activities for RE TM Collaborator
• Track real estate portfolio data quality and reports; work with P&P RE Market and responsible collaborator teams, to help improve accuracy
• Accountable for overall real estate transactions in assigned geography as it relates to leasing, development, acquisition, subleasing and disposal of space (including freeholds)
• Analyse property data to evaluate market portfolio performance and is responsible to ensure collaborator management of pipeline and critical dates, as well as optimal portfolio efficiency (reduce vacant space and related costs)

Your skills and experience

• Proficient in MS Office and RE related technologies
• Strong negotiation and financial skills
• Business acumen required, with the specific ability to synthesize information into clear recommendations;
• Detailed understanding of property strategy and related transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and renewals
• Good communication skills in an international context with internal colleagues and external partners
• Experience presenting to executive level audience, both oral and written
• Political savvy and networking capabilities in order to fasten consensus on RE portfolio programs
• Demonstrated ability in team leading (internal and external collaborators)
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, effectively influence others, and drive commercial results
• Extensive experience in large and complex real estate transactions (leasing, development, acquisition, subleasing and disposal of space, including freeholds)

What we offer