Manager, Strategic Projects

CenterPoint; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPoint Properties in Oak Brook, IL seeks a Manager, Strategic Projects to drive enterprise-wide initiatives guiding portfolio positioning, capital allocation and growth of its national industrial real estate platform. You will work with executive leadership to align investments with strategy and investor objectives.

Responsibilities include market analysis, financial modeling, scenario evaluation, and leading cross-functional projects across acquisitions, development and asset management.

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 ability to evaluate complex investment and portfolio decisions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and boards.
• Ability to operate independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Office location in Oak Brook, IL; four days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

• Support the SVP, Strategic Projects and Planning with firmwide strategic initiatives focused on portfolio performance, market allocation, and capital deployment across a multi‑billion‑dollar national industrial portfolio
• Develop and maintain multi‑year 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 portfolio‑level 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 cross‑functional 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

Industrial real estate

Investment management

Development

Portfolio strategy

Financial modeling

Underwriting

Market analysis

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

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Manager, Strategic Projects

Regular Full-Time Professional Oak Brook, IL, US

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 multi‑billion‑dollar national industrial portfolio
• Develop and maintain multi‑year 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 portfolio‑level 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 cross‑functional 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 cross‑functional 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 fast‑paced environment
• Possesses a strong sense of urgency and ability to handle urgent situations
• Ability to learn process, systems, departments, and names quicklyAbility 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.