Strategic Real Estate Portfolio Manager, Americas

AbbVie; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie's Portfolio Manager, Real Estate will oversee complex global real estate transactions, including new leases, renewals, subleases, expansions, and dispositions, in the Americas region. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align real estate initiatives with business goals.

The role requires 7–10 years of lease negotiation experience and a strategic mindset to drive value. Durham, NC presence is required, with direct interaction with leadership and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate or Finance (MBA preferred).
• 7–10 years of negotiating commercial leases.
• Proven success leading real estate transactions in the Americas.
• Strategic thinker who translates business needs into actionable real estate plans.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for delivering real estate projects in the Americas region or as assigned.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Global Facility Planning, Finance, Legal, Tax, etc.) to align real estate and planning.
• Align real estate outcomes with business objectives and provide guidance to leadership.
• Coordinate with external brokers and landlords; prepare market surveys, RFPs, and negotiations trackers.
• Review and negotiate complex commercial lease documents.
• Execute complex global real estate transactions (leases, subleases, acquisitions, dispositions) to optimize value.
• Develop and maintain strong internal relationships with business leaders and vendors.
• Track critical dates to ensure planning, site selection, negotiations, and approvals.
• Prepare senior leadership documents with strategic recommendations and financial analyses.
• Support mergers, acquisitions and lease administration as needed.
• Durham, NC attendance required.

Skills

Lease negotiation

Real estate strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or Finance (MBA preferred)

Job description

AbbVie's Portfolio Manager, Real Estate will oversee complex global real estate transactions, including new leases, renewals, subleases, expansions, and dispositions, in the Americas region. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align real estate initiatives with business goals.

The role requires 7–10 years of lease negotiation experience and a strategic mindset to drive value. Durham, NC presence is required, with direct interaction with leadership and external partners.