Principal Project Manager, GMSA Real Estate

GM; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 160.000 - 200.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global automotive leader is seeking a Principal Project Manager for their real estate function in São Paulo, Brazil. This role involves leading complex real estate projects and managing high-profile initiatives with a focus on collaboration and strategic goals. The ideal candidate is experienced in corporate real estate, speaks fluent Spanish, Portuguese, and English, and has strong negotiation skills. The position requires full-time onsite presence and will involve frequent travel, making it essential for the candidate to be flexible and proactive.

Qualificações

• Professional Real Estate licensing and certifications preferred (CRECI).
• Solid corporate real estate experience managing high-volume projects.
• Results-driven leader with a proven track record.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional teams on real estate projects.
• Manage high-profile projects ensuring strategic alignment.
• Oversee lease administration and property management.

Conhecimentos

Fluent in Spanish

Fluent in Portuguese

Fluent in English

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Business planning

Formação académica

B.A. / B.S. in business finance or real estate

MBA and/or JD preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 Principal Project Manager GMSA Real Estate based in São Caetano do Sul estate of São Paulo Brazil is responsible for developing and executing strategies that support both existing and emerging GM business units in South America. This role requires exceptional leadership communication and organizational skills with frequent engagement across senior-level business leaders and internal stakeholders. Success in this position hinges on strong communications strategic decision-making organizational agility and a forward-thinking mindset. The ideal candidate is a seasoned real estate professional with deep expertise in corporate real estate and proven leadership experience reporting directly to the Assistant Director Global Real Estate and indirectly to the Director of Facilities in South America.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead cross-functional teams on small and large-scale and complex real estate projects responsible for executing real estate transactions (acquisitions leases dispositions) across the enterprise
• Directly manage high-profile projects providing hands-on leadership and oversight to ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Oversee key portfolio operations including lease administration rent collection and property management
• Build strong 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 GMs 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
• Support property documentation space planning and office operations closely working with the GMSA Facilities team

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• B.A. / B.S. in business finance or real estate required; MBA and / or JD preferred
• Fluent in Spanish Portuguese and English
• Professional Real Estate licensing and certifications preferred (CRECI)
• Solid corporate real estate experience with strong negotiation financial analysis and business planning skills
• Proven ability to manage high-volume projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Results-driven leader with a proven track record of guiding teams in the development and execution of real estate strategies
• Availability to travel internationally as required

About GM:

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On site – This position requires an employee to be on site on a full‑time basis. The selected candidate is expected to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.