Global Program Lead, Real Estate & Facilities

Sotheby's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotheby's in New York seeks an AVP, Global Program Manager to lead initiatives across Global Real Estate, Security and Facilities. You translate priorities into clear workplans, drive projects forward, and keep stakeholders aligned across multiple teams.

You will coordinate site acquisition, design, construction, occupancy planning and post-opening integration, track progress, manage governance and reporting, and provide concise updates to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cross-functional real estate or facilities programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate priorities into actionable plans.
• Proven track record in program governance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute key initiatives across the global real estate portfolio, from initial planning through operational readiness and ongoing use.
• Translate priorities and strategic decisions into actionable project plans with clear milestones, responsibilities, timelines, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate activity across site acquisition, design, construction, occupancy planning, operational transition, and post-opening integration, as applicable.
• Maintain momentum across concurrent initiatives by tracking progress, identifying risks and dependencies, resolving roadblocks, and escalating issues when necessary.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Sotheby's in New York seeks an AVP, Global Program Manager to lead initiatives across Global Real Estate, Security and Facilities. You translate priorities into clear workplans, drive projects forward, and keep stakeholders aligned across multiple teams.

You will coordinate site acquisition, design, construction, occupancy planning and post-opening integration, track progress, manage governance and reporting, and provide concise updates to senior leadership.