Real Estate Programs Manager

OPENTEXT 
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

Strengthen our Facilities Team at our locations in Reading, Hoofddorp, Cluj, or Sofia with your commitment as a

Real Estate Programs Manager

YOUR IMPACT 
As part of the Workplace Services organization, reporting to the Director, Real Estate Programs, you will provide support and structure to the Real Estate Team within EMEA and APJ regions. In this role, you will be responsible for negotiating brokerage agreements, reviewing, managing, and negotiating assignments and lease disposals, handling tenant issues, and lease compliance. You will assist with activities such as strategic planning, real estate database updates, verification of financial information, and rental payments for the EMEA and APJ facilities.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Facilities Operations, Global Security, IT, Procurement, HR as well as Legal, Finance, and external partners. 
 

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS 

• Responsible for reviewing, verifying, and tracking EMEA/APJ rental invoices payable to landlords. Liaise with landlords, property managers, subtenants, accounts receivable, and accounts payable to ensure rent and related amounts are paid correctly and processed on time 
• Assist internal colleagues by collecting real estate costs, market analysis, property options through brokers and other third-party suppliers
• Work with Procurement to oversee real estate services vendors, take ownership of the PO process, set up new vendors/ customers, and ensure timely and accurate processing
• Provide support with various real estate deliverables such as financial summaries and analyses, review and interpretation of key lease provisions and other relevant data, etc.
• Responsible for coordinating post-acquisition integration planning activities, including lease disposition activities
• Contribute to the efficient running of the team
   

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED 

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Business or Finance or relevant working experience 
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with office leases and commonly used clauses 
• Solid knowledge of MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills, other language skills would be beneficial 

 
 
ONE LAST THING:   
OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.  
 

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.