Real Estate Manager EMEA

Rockwell Automation seeks a Real Estate Manager for the EMEA region to oversee lease lifecycle management, financial analysis, and strategic site selection across European markets.

The company is looking for a professional to handle the end-to-end management of real estate leases within the EMEA territory. This position focuses on analyzing lease data, preparing financial business cases, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure optimal facility usage and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of leases, including extensions, renewals, and termination options, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Communicate with internal teams to gather necessary inputs for upcoming lease actions and business decisions.
• Collect specific requirements from stakeholders regarding location preferences, square footage, layout, and functional needs.
• Create comparative analyses for potential lease options, detailing associated costs and expenses.
• Evaluate occupancy trends and cost drivers using internal metrics and external market data.
• Develop capital and one-time expense budgets related to leasing activities.
• Draft business case summaries that incorporate both financial and non-financial factors to support leadership decisions.
• Maintain the real estate management system with up-to-date lease abstracts and financial analyses.
• Collaborate with third-party real estate agencies to locate suitable properties.
• Organize site visits for stakeholders and collect their feedback.
• Prepare and route documents for business case approvals.
• Coordinate with contractors and third parties for fit-outs or modifications associated with new or renewed leases.
• Manage project timelines to ensure all leasing activities are completed as expected.
• Support the overall budgeting process by providing estimates for capital expenses and lease rates.

Requirements

• A degree in real estate, business management, analytics, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in real estate or lease transactions, with exposure to at least two European markets.
• Proven ability to analyze lease data and formulate clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English and at least one other language.
• A solid background in finance.

Nice to have

• Experience with AutoCAD or real estate database systems.

What the company offers

• Paid volunteer time off after six months of employment.
• A company program that matches employee donations and volunteer efforts.
• Access to a digital library of courses for professional development.
• Premium membership to Calm for mindfulness and wellbeing.
• An Employee Assistance Program for support.
• Personalized wellbeing initiatives through the OnTrack program.

About the company

Rockwell Automation is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. The company aims to create an environment where employees feel supported and empowered to contribute their best work.

• Dedication to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.