Global Programs Lead, Real Estate & Facilities

Sotheby's International; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotheby’s AVP, Global Program Manager leads high-impact initiatives across Global Real Estate, Security & Facilities. This role translates priorities into clear workplans, drives progress, and ensures stakeholder alignment throughout project lifecycles.

The position emphasizes disciplined execution and cross-functional coordination, contributing to strategic planning while ensuring operational follow-through. A discretionary bonus and competitive benefits accompany base compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across real estate, security and facilities.
• Translate priorities into actionable project plans with milestones and owners.
• Strong governance, tracking and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute key initiatives across the global real estate portfolio from planning to occupancy.
• Translate priorities into project plans with milestones, responsibilities, timelines and docs.
• Coordinate activity across site acquisition, design, construction, occupancy planning, and post-opening integration.
• Maintain momentum across concurrent initiatives by tracking progress, risks and dependencies, escalating issues as needed.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Governance

Reporting

Communication

Job description

Sotheby’s AVP, Global Program Manager leads high-impact initiatives across Global Real Estate, Security & Facilities. This role translates priorities into clear workplans, drives progress, and ensures stakeholder alignment throughout project lifecycles.

The position emphasizes disciplined execution and cross-functional coordination, contributing to strategic planning while ensuring operational follow-through. A discretionary bonus and competitive benefits accompany base compensation.