Global Program Leader, Real Estate & Facilities

Sotheby's France; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotheby’s in London is seeking an AVP, Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across Global Real Estate, Security and Facilities. You will translate priorities into clear workplans, drive program momentum, and keep stakeholders aligned across a global network of teams.

The role emphasizes disciplined execution, governance, and collaboration, contributing to strategic planning and ongoing operational success in a dynamic, luxury-art environment.

Responsibilities

• Program and Project Execution: Manage and execute key initiatives across the global real estate portfolio, from initial planning through operational readiness and ongoing use.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Coordinate closely with Facilities, Security, Logistics, IT, Client Experience, Marketing, Events, Programming, Global Fine Arts, Luxury, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and other teams as required.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Establish clear and consistent communication so relevant stakeholders remain informed of project progress, decisions, risks, changes, and upcoming milestones.
• Governance, Tracking and Reporting: Establish and maintain practical governance structures, project trackers, action logs, decision records, and reporting tools.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve coordination, communication, documentation, and accountability across the function.

Job description

Sotheby’s in London is seeking an AVP, Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across Global Real Estate, Security and Facilities. You will translate priorities into clear workplans, drive program momentum, and keep stakeholders aligned across a global network of teams.

The role emphasizes disciplined execution, governance, and collaboration, contributing to strategic planning and ongoing operational success in a dynamic, luxury-art environment.