Group Manager, North America Real Estate

Description

Sponsorship: GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Hybrid: This position allows flexibility utilizing our hybrid-work appropriately model where team members can work at the Detroit Headquarters or the Mountain View Technical Center requiring the team member be onsite to support project needs. At GM, we believe work-life harmonization is essential to a team member's success and job satisfaction

The Role: Global Real Estate is a dynamic function at GM responsible for a diverse portfolio exceeding 300M square feet across manufacturing, logistics, office, and retail asset classes. The Real Estate Group Manager will play a critical leadership role, overseeing a team of project managers who execute complex real estate transactions and develop portfolio strategies that support GM business units and advance company objectives. This role demands exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with frequent interaction across senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Global Real Estate, the ideal candidate is a seasoned real estate professional with demonstrated leadership experience in a corporate environment, capable of moving seamlessly between tactical execution and strategic influence.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers executing complex real estate transactions - including acquisitions, leases, and dispositions - across GM's global portfolio.
• Directly manage high-profile projects, providing hands-on leadership and oversight to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee portfolio operations such as lease administration, rent collection, and property management, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with internal stakeholders to enhance collaboration, drive consistency in service delivery, and identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and continuous improvement.
• Promote employee growth by fostering a culture of continuous learning, supporting career development, and encouraging professional advancement.
• Manage external brokers and service providers, including through site searches and transaction negotiations, to ensure terms reflect GM's best interests.
• Operate with integrity and accountability, ensuring full compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Champion the Infrastructure & Corporate Citizenship brand, increasing awareness and engagement among business partners, service providers, and contractors.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field required;
• Minimum 8-10 years of corporate real estate experience, with expertise in transaction execution and portfolio strategy.
• Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and business planning skills, with the ability to evaluate complex deals and align them with enterprise goals.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Results driven; proven track record of developing and implementing strategies that generate tangible impact.
• Experience managing external brokers, consultants, and service providers.
• Real estate salesperson or broker license preferred.

• Master's Degree in Business

• The salary range for this role is $127,900-$200,100. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more