Manager, Transaction Mgmt. APAC

Reporting to the Regional Real Estate Delivery Lead the Transaction Management Lead is accountable for executing end-to-end real estate transactions aligned to business strategy and portfolio optimizationobjectives.

This role partners closely with business leaders Real Estate Facilities Management (FM) EHSS and Global Security to translate demand into actionable transaction strategies and deliver compliant value-driven real estate outcomes.

The Transaction Management Lead serves as a critical execution partnerensuring all lease acquisition disposition and restructuring activities are negotiated structured and delivered in alignment with DPS portfolio strategy financial targets and governance requirements.

KeyKeyResponsibilities

Transaction Execution (Core Accountability)

• Execute real estate transactions including leases renewals expansions and dispositions

• Manage transactions through full lifecycle

• Ensure all deals are executed on time within financial targets and aligned to business and portfolio strategy

Commercial Negotiation & Deal Structuring

• Lead negotiations with landlords developers and third-party providers

• Structure agreements balancing cost flexibility risk and business requirements

• Ensure adherence to company policies regulatory requirements and country-specific considerations

Portfolio & Strategy Alignment

• Translate portfolio strategy into executable transaction plans

• Partner with Governance & Strategy onbusiness cases approvals and prioritization

• Support portfolio initiatives including site consolidations expansions relocations and exits

Governance Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all transactionscomply withglobal governance approval thresholds and control frameworks

• Maintainaccurate audit-ready lease and transaction documentation

• Identifyand escalate risks related to compliance financial exposure or execution timelines

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with:

• RE Delivery (regional leads)

• Governance & Strategy

• Property Services / Space Planning

• Finance Legal Procurement EHSS

• Provide clear decision support and trade-off recommendations to stakeholders

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and country leadership on transaction decisions

Supplier & Broker Management

• Manage external brokers and transaction service providers

• Drive accountability for delivery performance and adherence to standards

• Ensure consistent execution of best practices across all transactions

Integration with Project & Operations Delivery

• Coordinate handoff from transaction execution into project delivery (A&D construction) and site operations

• Ensure alignment with workplace standards FM requirements and operational readiness

• Support execution of end-to-end site delivery lifecycle

Core Capabilities

• Lead and overseeendtoendtransaction management activities across theregion ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with internal controls and policies.

• Manage and continuously improve transactional processes (e.g.ordertocashprocuretopayrecordtoreporttouchpoints) in partnership with Shared Services and regional finance teams.

• Serve as a key finance partner to regional stakeholders providing guidance ontransactionrelatedissues and risk mitigation.

• Drive standardization automation and efficiency initiatives to improve transaction quality and reduce cycle times.

• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards internal controls and applicable regulatory requirements acrossregion

• Lead coach and develop team members fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and collaboration.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) analyze trends and provide insights to supportdecisionmakingand operational excellence.

• Support internal and external audits and address findings through sustainable corrective actions.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Real Estate Business Finance Engineering or related field

Experience and Skills

• 6-8 years of commercial real estate / transaction management experience

• Experience managing lease negotiations portfolio transactions and multi-site environments

• Experience working across regions with strong understanding of country-specific considerations

Preferred:

• Strong negotiation and financial acumen

• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in complex environments

• Strong understanding of real estate markets lease structures and regulatory considerations

• Ability to translate business needs into real estate solutions

Other:

• Languages: Fluent in English;additionalEuropean languages are a plus.

• Travel: Minimal; up to 0-5% international travel withinregion