Real Estate Portfolio Manager San Francisco, CA

Anthropic; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 247,500 - 302,500; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic is looking for a Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager to lead strategic planning and optimize the real estate portfolio. This role entails overseeing a team while developing comprehensive strategies and conducting market analyses.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in corporate real estate with strong financial modeling skills. A Bachelor’s degree and an ability to present to executives are essential. This position offers an annual salary of $275,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate strategy or finance.
• 3-5 years in a people management role.
• Proven track record in developing real estate strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive real estate strategy documents.
• Lead strategic portfolio planning and market analyses.
• Manage and develop a team of real estate professionals.

Skills

Corporate real estate strategy

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Team leadership

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

We are seeking a senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager to join Anthropic's Workplace and Real Estate team to lead strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and a team of real estate professionals across our global footprint. This high-impact role will develop comprehensive real estate strategies, conduct rigorous market and financial analyses, and deliver executive-level recommendations to our CFO and senior leadership. The Real Estate Portfolio Manager will oversee a team including a Real Estate Program Manager and an Occupancy Planning/Lease Administration specialist, building a high‑performing function that brings the strategic rigor and analytical sophistication of established corporate real estate organizations to our rapidly scaling AI company.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive real estate strategy documents that synthesize market analysis, financial modeling, and location recommendations for CFO and executive leadership review.
• Lead strategic portfolio planning including scenario modeling for growth, market entry/exit decisions, and long-term footprint optimization.
• Create executive-level presentations and decision memos that translate complex real estate data into clear strategic recommendations.
• Conduct in-depth market analyses including competitive positioning, labor market dynamics, talent availability, and cost‑of‑occupancy comparisons across target markets.
• Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for real estate decisions including NPV analysis, lease vs. buy scenarios, and total cost of occupancy projections.
• Partner with Finance on capital planning, real estate budgeting, and investment justification for major portfolio decisions.
• Develop location strategy frameworks that align real estate decisions with business unit requirements, talent strategy, and corporate objectives.
• Oversee occupancy planning and demand forecasting efforts, translating headcount projections into actionable space requirements and timing recommendations.
• Direct lease administration strategy including portfolio risk assessment, lease restructuring opportunities, and critical obligation management.
• Establish portfolio performance metrics and reporting frameworks that provide executive visibility into real estate investments and outcomes.
• Partner with external advisors (brokers, consultants, legal) to execute strategic initiatives and negotiate favorable terms.
• Identify portfolio optimization opportunities including consolidation, expansion, or repositioning strategies that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage and develop a team of two direct reports: a Real Estate Program Manager and an Occupancy Planning/Lease Administration specialist.
• Set clear goals and priorities for the team, ensuring alignment with broader real estate and company objectives.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to build team capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture that emphasizes quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Allocate resources effectively across strategic initiatives and operational demands.

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate strategy, portfolio management, or real estate finance, with at least 3‑5 years in a people management role.
• Have a proven track record of developing and presenting real estate strategies to executives.
• Possess sophisticated financial modeling skills including NPV, IRR, scenario analysis, and total cost of occupancy methodologies.
• Have deep expertise in market analysis including labor economics, competitive positioning, and location strategy development.
• Are an exceptional writer who can synthesize complex analyses into compelling strategic narratives and executive‑ready documents.
• Have demonstrated success building and leading high‑performing teams.
• Have experience managing portfolios of significant scale and complexity across multiple geographies.
• Can operate with autonomy and drive strategic initiatives with minimal direction.
• Have strong executive presence and can confidently present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Thrive in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments where you can build processes and frameworks from the ground up.

Strong candidates may also:

• Have experience in high‑growth technology companies navigating rapid scaling challenges.
• Hold an MBA or advanced degree in real estate, finance, or related field.
• Have relevant certifications such as CoreNet MCR or CCIM.
• Bring consulting experience from firms specializing in corporate real estate strategy.
• Have experience with international market entry and global portfolio optimization.
• Have led major strategic initiatives such as headquarters relocations, portfolio consolidations, or market expansions.

Compensation

$275,000 - $275,000 USD (annual)

Logistics

Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Required field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience.

Minimum years of experience: Years of experience required will correlate with the internal job level requirements for the position.

EEO Statement

As set forth in Anthropic’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.