Global Real Estate & Facilities Leader

General Mills Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Real Estate & Facilities to lead strategy and execution of global real estate transactions, capital management, construction projects, and operations of the Minneapolis headquarters.

You will manage a team of about 25, partner with stakeholders, and drive workplace excellence and financial stewardship across a global portfolio. The role requires a Bachelor's in business/real estate, 7+ years in corporate real estate including industrial and office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, real estate, operations management or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in corporate real estate, including industrial and office spaces.
• Experience leading real estate transactions and asset management.
• Experience leading construction or workplace-related projects.
• Experience leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital budget management across the Minneapolis HQ, North America Sales offices and India offices.
• Lead construction project management activities tied to workplace and facilities initiatives.
• Oversee operations of the Minneapolis headquarters facilities, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Oversee safety and sustainability at our Minneapolis HQ.
• Lead a team of approximately 25 team members, providing direction, development, and coaching.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, align priorities, and deliver solutions.
• Develop and communicate project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, resource requirements, and communications.
• Ensure projects are completed within established parameters and corporate policies.
• Support enterprise-wide prioritization and standardized project methodology and best practices.
• Provide strong operational and financial stewardship across real estate and facilities activities.
• Oversee documentation, compliance, and records retention related to real estate and facilities work.
• Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, vendors, and other external partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery through technology or other process improvements.
• Support broader projects and initiatives across Global Shared Services.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/real estate/related field

Real Estate Salesperson License

SIOR designation

Job description

General Mills Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Real Estate & Facilities to lead strategy and execution of global real estate transactions, capital management, construction projects, and operations of the Minneapolis headquarters.

You will manage a team of about 25, partner with stakeholders, and drive workplace excellence and financial stewardship across a global portfolio. The role requires a Bachelor's in business/real estate, 7+ years in corporate real estate including industrial and office