REWS Strategic Initiatives Manager

Salesforce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. is seeking a REWS Strategic Initiatives Manager to drive end-to-end real estate initiatives across the lifecycle. The role requires coordinating with Real Estate & Workplace Services and other functions to deliver comprehensive solutions and optimize processes globally.

You will lead initiatives at the intersection of AI, innovation, and workplace strategy, translating business needs into actionable plans while managing budgets and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience within the end to end Real estate life cycle, Corporate Real Estate, or Real Estate consulting experience.
• Experience leading internal approval processes and managing approval timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to automate and scale real estate operations.
• Leverage data sources to develop dashboard reporting on key metrics to monitor budget and performance.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive projects that are ambiguous, ensuring attainment of strategic objectives.
• Partner with REWS and cross-functional teams for approvals and decision-making at all levels.
• Utilize project management tools to plan, track, and report progress; manage budgets.

Skills

Real estate lifecycle

Project management

Process improvements

Data dashboards

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI / innovation awareness

Tools

Smartsheets

Asana

AirTable

Slack

Linear

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategoryReal Estate & Facility ManagementJob DetailsAbout SalesforceSalesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.The ExperienceThe REWS Strategic Initiatives Manager will be a key member of the Strategic Initiatives team within the Real Estate and Workplace Services organization. This individual will focus on Strategic Initiatives across the Real Estate life cycle and cross functionally within the company to drive operational excellence.This position requires a demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams to drive execution. The ideal candidate has a combination of Real Estate, project management, process management, and a keen understanding and passion for the exciting business of Real Estate. As a REWS Strategic Initiatives Manager you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects, optimizing processes, and driving strategic initiatives that typically require global cross-functional resourcing and alignment. You will collaborate closely with the Real Estate Workplace Services (REWS) team and various other functions across the company to develop and implement comprehensive solutions that support cross-functional initiatives.What You'll Actually Be DoingSupport and drive projects that are ambiguous, ensuring that they ultimately achieve the stated strategic objectiveBe a trusted partner to REWS organization and cross-functional partners while obtaining approvals and influence key decision making at all levels of the organizationLeverage existing project management tools and technology to streamline project planning, tracking, and reportingEffectively manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to approved budgets, and proactive budget tracking and managementCreate and maintain positive relationships across REWS and our cross-functional partner teams to ensure successful implementation of process improvements and initiatives; influencing through your deep understanding of Salesforce business and practicesExecute strategic scenario planning and analysis to inform and guide critical decision-makingDevelop and present executive level presentations as a powerful storyteller, with input and alignment from cross-functional teamsDevelop and execute comprehensive communication plans, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed at the optimal times throughout the projectSupport change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage of required changesAddress issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions throughout a projectLead initiatives at the intersection of AI, innovation, and workplace strategy, translating emerging business needs into actionable plansYou're Our Person If...Experience & Background7+ years experience within the end to end Real estate life cycle, Corporate Real Estate, or Real Estate consulting experienceExperience will be evaluated based on alignment to the Values & Behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer work, etc.)Technical & Analytical SkillsOutstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills with a strong general business discernment and ability to distill sophisticated issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategiesIdentify and execute on the implementation of process improvements to automate and scale real estate operationsLeverage existing data sources to develop dashboard reporting on key metrics to monitor financial and operational performance against budget and industry benchmarksExperience leading internal approval processes and managing approval timelinesExperience with project management software (e.g. Smartsheets/Asana/AirTable/Slack/Linear), and comfort working in AI-enabled collaboration tools (e.g. Slack, generative AI tools) to synthesize information and drive efficienceProject Management & LeadershipFlexible and comfortable pivoting quickly, ability to handle multiple high-visibility projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated experience of supporting and driving major initiatives across a diverse, geographically dispersed, multicultural environment while fostering effective relationshipsExperience in partnering with all Real Estate functions and key business partners in Employee Success, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Business Technology and Global Safety & Security across all levels of the organizationAbility to operate in a high impact, fast-paced environment with ambiguityAbility to think strategically and act in a detailed, hands-on mannerExperience working in a results-driven, solutions-oriented, and fast-paced environment with competing prioritiesCommunication & Personal AttributesExcellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skillsOutstanding organizational skills and attention to detailProactive, self-starter and high degree of motivationHighly responsive and service-oriented demeanorEven Better If...PMP, Six Sigma, Change Management (Prosci) or similar project, process, and change management experienceCuriosity about AI and emerging technology trends, and how they apply to workplace strategyUnleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. 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