Manager, Strategic Projects

CenterPoint Properties; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual target bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

CenterPoint Properties is seeking a Senior Strategy Analyst to support enterprise-wide strategic initiatives guiding portfolio positioning, capital allocation, and long-term growth of the national industrial real estate platform. This role collaborates across regions and reports to the SVP, Strategic Projects and Planning.

You will analyze markets, develop multiyear plans, evaluate opportunities, and present insights to executives and the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial real estate, investment management, development, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of U.S. industrial real estate markets, portfolio strategy, and institutional investment frameworks.
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Proven ability to lead crossfunctional initiatives and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives guiding portfolio positioning and capital allocation across a multibillion-dollar national industrial portfolio.
• Develop multiyear strategic plans in partnership with executive leadership, regional teams, and capital partners.
• Evaluate new markets and investment opportunities aligned with the platform, risk profile, and return objectives.
• Support investment decisions through market analysis, financial modeling, underwriting, and scenario evaluation.
• Oversee portfolio-level performance analysis, benchmarking, and asset optimization initiatives.
• Research and track national industrial real estate market trends, supply/demand fundamentals, and emerging themes.
• Prepare and present strategic materials, market insights, and portfolio updates for leadership, ownership, and Board meetings.
• Lead crossfunctional projects involving acquisitions, development, asset management, and external partners.
• Manage and mentor junior team members supporting strategic analysis and project execution.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, consultants, and capital partners.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is responsible for supporting enterprise-wide strategic initiatives that guide portfolio positioning, capital allocation, and long-term growth of CenterPoint's national industrial real estate platform. This role works across all regions to ensure investment decisions align with CenterPoint's strategy and investor objectives. Reports to SVP, Strategic Projects and Planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the SVP, Strategic Projects and Planning with firmwide strategic initiatives focused on portfolio performance, market allocation, and capital deployment across a multibilliondollar national industrial portfolio
• Develop and maintain multiyear strategic plans in partnership with executive leadership, regional teams, and CenterPoint's capital partner
• Evaluate new markets and investment opportunities and provide recommendations aligned with CenterPoint's platform, risk profile, and return objectives
• Support investment decisions through market analysis, financial modeling, underwriting, and scenario evaluation
• Oversee portfoliolevel performance analysis, benchmarking, and asset optimization initiatives
• Research and track national industrial real estate market trends, supply/demand fundamentals, and emerging themes impacting portfolio strategy
• Prepare and present strategic materials, market insights, and portfolio updates for executive leadership, ownership, and Board meetings
• Lead crossfunctional projects involving acquisitions, development, asset management, and external partners
• Manage and mentor junior team members supporting strategic analysis and project execution
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, consultants, and capital partners
• Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial real estate, investment management, development, or related fields
• Deep understanding of U.S. industrial real estate markets, portfolio strategy, and institutional investment frameworks
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills with the ability to evaluate complex investment and portfolio decisions
• Proven ability to lead crossfunctional initiatives and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and boards
• High level of judgment, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to operate independently with limited supervision in a fastpaced environment
• Possesses a strong sense of urgency and ability to handle urgent situations
• Ability to learn process, systems, departments, and names quickly
• Ability to manage elevated stress levels periodically; can work under an active and intense environment
• Flexible with respect to work schedule
• Acts in accordance with the values of the company and complies with all company processes and procedures.
• Is physically capable of lifting objects weighing 10 pounds or more. Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Location:

• This position will be in our Oak Brook, IL Office. Employees will be required to be in the office four (4) days per week.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

CenterPoint Properties is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the recruiting process. CenterPoint Properties offers employees a competitive compensation package which includes an annual target bonus, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) and more. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.