MEU Asset Manager, Global Realty Portfolio Optimization, Global Realty

Amazon; München; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amazon is seeking an Asset Manager to oversee real estate management of assigned portfolio sites across the region, ensuring optimal operations, cost efficiency, and alignment with expansion plans.

Reporting to the Regional Lead, you will negotiate leases, manage escalations, develop region-wide strategies, and partner with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Construction teams to deliver ESG initiatives and sustainable asset performance.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive prior experience in property or asset management within commercial real estate or related entities.
• Clear ability to interpret complex lease terminology and provisions.
• Proficiency with CRE management software, MS Office, and CRM systems.
• Strong understanding of building systems (fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Fluency in English and Italian (speaking, writing, reading).

Aufgaben

• Oversee real estate management of assigned portfolio sites to ensure optimal operations and performance.
• Serve as the primary contact for real estate escalations and minimize business disruption.
• Drive negotiations for landlord consents, lease amendments, and operational changes.
• Develop and implement regional real estate strategies and risk management.
• Support lease renewals, terminations, and data-driven strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements across the region.
• Provide leadership in disaster or significant event impacts to operations.
• Manage end-of-term obligations and negotiate improvements or dilapidations.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, developers, and external stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on real estate concepts aligned with organizational goals.
• Promote ESG initiatives across the portfolio, including energy-saving projects and reporting.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Construction teams on real estate guidance.
• Support OPEX analysis and landlord negotiations on service charges.
• Assist audits and portfolio reviews with real estate input for compliance and risk mitigation.
• Provide reporting inputs for monthly/quarterly reviews and budgets with Finance.

Kenntnisse

Asset management

Lease analysis

CRM systems

Real estate software

English

Italian

Tools

CRM systems

CRE management software

Jobbeschreibung

Amazon operates a world-class network of technologically advanced fulfillment and logistics properties across the globe. The continued growth of our fulfillment businesses requires active management of these assets to drive operational efficiencies, maintain robust standards, and ensure the facilities can fully support the evolving business needs.

The Asset Manager role sits within the Global Realty Asset Management team, which is part of the wider Global Realty organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing cutting-edge real estate management practices, drawing from both Amazon's internal standards and industry benchmarks. A critical aspect of this role involves identifying and resolving real estate challenges that impact Amazon operations across multiple business segments. Building and maintaining robust relationships with landlords and local operational teams is fundamental to this position. The successful applicant will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, adeptly fostering these vital connections to ensure smooth operations and mutual success.

The role demands a strategic mindset in real estate management, aimed at enhancing Amazon's capabilities through smart property solutions. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in aligning real estate decisions with the company's operational requirements and expansion plans. Combining deep real estate knowledge with superior problem-solving abilities, the ideal candidate will effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders. This multifaceted approach will be crucial in navigating complex real estate landscapes while supporting Amazon's dynamic operational needs and long-term growth objectives.

Reporting to the Regional Lead, the Asset Manager will be a critical member supporting leased and owned fulfillment and logistics locations within their assigned region.

Key job responsibilities

• - Oversee the effective real estate management of assigned portfolio sites to ensure optimal operations, utilization and performance to support the business.
• - Act as the primary point of contact for real estate related escalations, to provide support to internal customers and stakeholders as needed and to minimize business disruption.
• - Drive timely negotiations for negotiating landlord consents and lease amendments for property alterations, retrofits, and operational changes.
• - Develop and implement real estate strategies for the region, encompassing consent negotiations, portfolio optimization, and risk management.
• - Support Transaction Managers by influencing lease renewals, terminations, and other strategic initiatives with site related qualitative and quantitative data.
• - Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency enhancements, implementing best practices in asset management across the region.
• - Provide leadership related to real estate in situations where a disaster or other significant event impacts operations at one or multiple operational locations.
• - Manage end-of-term lease obligations by proactively addressing dilapidations and reinstatement, minimizing Amazon's financial exposure.
• - Establish, maintain and strengthen effective relationships with landlords, developers, and external stakeholders through regular meetings and site visits.
• - Provide strategic real estate advice to senior leadership for new concepts and initiatives, aligning real estate strategies with organizational goals.
• - Partnering with stakeholders to champion and drive the implementation of sustainability and environmental social and governance (ESG) initiatives across the portfolio, including energy-saving projects, retrofits, and reporting.
• - Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Construction teams to provide real estate guidance and problem-solving support.
• - Support operating expense (OPEX) analysis including review/reconciliation of payment escalations and service charge obligations. Negotiate with the landlord on any modifications to OPEX related services or expenses as applicable.
• - Support audits and portfolio reviews, providing real estate input to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and identify cost savings.
• - Provide reporting inputs (monthly and quarterly business reviews and budgets) and liaison with Finance on real estate liabilities and Asset Management targets.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• - Extensive prior experience in property or asset management within commercial real estate, corporate occupier, developer, fund, or landlord entity.
• - Exhibited expertise in analyzing and clearly explaining complex lease terminology and provisions.
• - Proficient in using commercial real estate management software platforms, Microsoft Office, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems to effectively manage client relationships and data.
• - Demonstrated proficiency in understanding commercial and industrial building systems, including fire and life safety systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical systems, and plumbing infrastructure. The ability to comprehend and analyze construction blueprints is highly valued
• - Fluent in English and Italian (speaking, writing, and reading).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• - Extensive experience in property or asset management within commercial real estate, corporate occupier, developer, fund, or landlord entity.
• - Broad experience of managing and interpreting commercial lease agreements
• - Knowledge of property accounting principles
• - RPA, CPM, RICS, or comparable professional designation
• - Business fluency in another European language

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