About the Role
At H&R Block, your contributions will go far beyond any job description. When you join our team, you’ll add to the momentum of a forward-thinking company – one who defined an industry and is now leading the transformation. The Real Estate Program Manager is responsible for implementing the strategic vision of the Company for our real estate portfolio. This position will be instrumental in the Company’s strategy to position our real estate for long-term success.
Day to day, you’ll:
- Oversee the day-to-day real estate decisions and strategy across a portfolio of ~2,200 locations.
- Provide strategic direction to Cushman & Wakefield, our outsourced real estate service provider.
- Manage 700+ annual lease renewals, strategic new office growth opportunities, and facilities management programs.
- Oversee relocations, new offices, and remodel projects to completion
- Develop and implement the Market Plans for all markets within the portfolio
- Display a Better Together approach when collaborating with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Field Planning, Insurance, and Sourcing,
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience
- 10 years of Real Estate or comparable management experience
- Experience working in a matrixed organization, managing cross-functional teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and partner with various levels of management and staff
- Proactive, resourceful, and strategic in pursuit of both short-term and long-term goals
- Proven project management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with an attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Leasing Specialist (CLS) credential
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) credential
- Real estate market planning experience