Global Real Estate Operations Manager

Specialized Bicycle Components; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Specialized Bicycle Components seeks a Global Real Estate Operations Manager to oversee lease administration, compliance, and landlord coordination across the Americas portfolio. You will build scalable processes to support future expansion while maintaining operational discipline across the lease lifecycle.

The role requires strong judgment, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across regions and stakeholders with precise communication and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Business, Real Estate, Facilities or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years in real estate operations, lease administration, portfolio management or property management.
• Strong understanding of commercial leases and lease lifecycle management.
• Experience with lease management platforms (LeaseQuery or similar).
• Highly organized with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across regions and stakeholders.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Oversee lease administration across Americas portfolio (US, Canada, S. America).
• Ensure compliance and build scalable lease lifecycle processes.
• Coordinate with landlords and internal stakeholders to optimize portfolio performance.

Skills

Real estate operations

Lease administration

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Real Estate/Facilities/Finance

Tools

LeaseQuery

CAFM

Job description

We are seeking a Global Real Estate Operations Manager to oversee lease administration, compliance, and landlord coordination across our Americas portfolio (U.S., Canada, and South America). This role is responsible for ensuring operational discipline across the lease lifecycle while building scalable processes that will support future global expansion (EMEA and APAC).

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong attention to detail, and can create structure and consistency across a multi-market portfolio. The role requires strong judgment, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across regions and stakeholders.

What You Need To Win

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Facilities, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in real estate operations, lease administration, portfolio management, or property management
• Strong understanding of commercial leases and lease lifecycle management
• Experience with lease management platforms (LeaseQuery or similar)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across regions and stakeholders
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred

• Experience with multi-region portfolios
• Familiarity with CAFM or workplace systems
• Exposure to lease accounting or financial reporting support
• Industry certifications (IFMA, CoreNet) a plus

TELL ME MORE

• US-based, with proximity to a major office hub (California or Utah)
• Full Time, Monday–Friday - in office 4 days a week.
• Individual Contributor; reports to Workplace Operations
• Occasional Travel
• Health benefits, 401(k), plus additional perks including a competitive employee discount

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The successful candidate will be expected to perform all functions from administrative processing to leading change initiatives.

LOCATION

• Salt Lake City (Office) in office 4 days per week

Benefits

As a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
• Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)
• Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
• Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance
• Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
• Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks

For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit:https://benefits.specialized.com.

We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone – especially those from marginalized groups – to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized! See what we are up to on LinkedIn, Instagram.