Job Description

We are looking for a Real Estate Program Manager to drive strategic real estate initiatives across EMEA, including site selection for offices and laboratories, integration of acquired entities, negotiation of lease and purchase agreements, financial analysis of real estate projects, and management of external brokers.

The role follows a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 from home) and can be based in Basingstoke (UK), Ballerup (Denmark), Arnhem (the Netherlands), or Warsaw (Poland).

• Work with designated service provider(s) to develop and deliver an integrated transaction management solution/process with supporting tools, templates, etc.
• Develop accurate and informative project tracking reports for use on all real estate transactions.
• Drive continuous improvement of real estate transaction process and procedures.
• Routinely audit and improve functional processes, procedures and support tools.
• Responsible for coordinating information, due diligence, analysis, resources and other activities necessary to successfully complete real estate projects on time and within approved budgets within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Works with third party service provider(s), UL legal, UL risk management and other internal stakeholders to develop standard process documents, including but not limited to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), lease clauses, letters of intent, etc.
• Provide continuous guidance, training and support to internal transaction/project management personnel on best practices, processes and procedures. Partner closely with UL lease administration, project management, facility management, and finance/accounting teams to ensure integration between the service lines.
• Coordinate work with appropriate real estate and facilities department team members and other internal service groups (e.g. IT, Marketing, Finance, Compliance, HR, etc.) to ensure that projects conform to corporate initiatives and standards.
• Assist internal clients with the development of facility and capital project planning and to identify project requirements.
• Assist with M&A real estate due diligence as required.

• University Degree (equivalent to a U.S. Bachelors' degree in real estate, finance, construction or related field).
• Advanced degree a plus.
• 8-10 years of corporate/commercial real estate experience with diversified corporate portfolio(s) performing transaction/project/program management.
• Minimum 5 years end-to-end project management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices relating to real estate transactions.
• Knowledge of contract law, commercial real estate, corporate real estate leasing and tenant construction.
• Commercial/industrial real estate negotiation experience (leases, amendments, contracts, etc.).
• Solid track record of cost optimization and managing corporate real estate projects.
• Demonstrated experience in market reviews, site acquisition and disposition across multiple geographies

What we offer:

Total Rewards: We understand that rewards are an important consideration as you plan the next step in your career. Salary range varies by location and local market conditions (for Poland the annual salary range for this position is 173,400 - 231,200 PLN gross), and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and other factors. This position is eligible for additional incentive with a target payout of 10% of base salary. You’ll also enjoy annual paid leave, access to our ULS University to support continuous learning and career growth, two volunteering days each year to participate in community activities, and flexible working arrangements designed to help you balance work and life.

Disclaimer: This role is gender-neutral and open to all qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity or expression.

What you’ll experience working for ULS

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe. This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world. Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change. Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit  https://www.ul.com

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