Director - Real Estate Portfolio Americas

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Job DescriptionThis real estate portfolio leader is responsible for all 340 locations with the Bosch North America Business Divisions (North and South America regions). This position will be responsible for the following scope of activities, but not limited to:

Main contact for portfolio and transaction management in the Americas regionIdentify market potentials with market information and develop strategies and conduct transactions (Consolidation, Sale and lease back, Sale, Relocations)Worldwide coordination with corporate Real Estate department in Germany and regions to develop and to support OE strategiesLease contract administration with critical date managementPredicted costs forecast for the entire portfolio and OE's/entitiesData analysis and management for whole portfolio (digital tools only)Develop annual GR location report and present to the region/OE with required invests/demandsDevelop internal approval documents for all required approvals incl. internal Bosch approvalsCoordinate approval process

Transaction & Lease ManagementFull Lifecycle Leasing:

Lead end-to-end leasing activities, from defining user requirements and workspace layouts to negotiating "Heads of Terms" and managing broker networks and legal counsel.

Market Analysis:

Conduct comprehensive market reviews and financial evaluations (Own vs. Lease) to identify high-potential real estate opportunities.

Acquisitions & Dispositions:

Execute purchase and sale strategies, including valuation, term definition, and contract finalization.

M&A, Due Diligence & IntegrationTechnical Due Diligence (DD): Serve as the real estate lead for the

RBNA M&A

team, performing site visits, risk assessments, and comprehensive DD reporting.

Post-Merger Integration (PMI): Spearhead the integration of real estate assets following acquisitions to ensure seamless transition into the Bosch portfolio.

Operational Support & GovernanceCapital Projects:

Support the procurement of construction and planning services, ensuring alignment between project leaders, local purchasing, and Facility Management (FCM).

Internal Governance:

Manage the end-to-end internal approval process, including the preparation of financial documents and securing executive signatures for all regional transactions.

QualificationsBasic Qualifications:

 Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate development and portfolio managementExpert / master's degree in commercial real estate business Excellent leadership skills to:

Act as a Global Real Estate (GR) strategic partner with key stakeholders in the AME regionsEffectively lead the portfolio team in AMELead various diversified groups for location strategyGlobally align our GR AME strategy with regional AME focusBasic design criteria knowhow (for architectural-, electrical- and mechanical design)Strong understanding of the Real Estate business aspects (end to end) to make the best decisions for the Bosch groupProficient project management skillsExcellent communication skillsSpanish, German and Portuguese language skills would be beneficial.

Additional InformationIndefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans •Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!#LI-JM1