About this role
Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!
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We are now looking for a Regional Manager, Real Estate. This position is located in Johor Bahru.
What you will do
• Manage full lifecycle of real estate portfolio across APAC including acquisitions, disposals, renewals, and consolidations • Lead real estate transactions and negotiations with landlords and stakeholders • Prepare business cases and proposals for Real Estate Board approval • Ensure lease administration compliance and maintain portfolio database on APAC area • Drive workplace strategy and office development projects • Collaborating with stakeholders • Oversee property maintenance and facility standards • Ensure adherence to ESG standards within the real estate portfolio • Manage vendors and service providers • Act as primary contact point for APAC real estate matters • Align regional plans with global strategy • Manage and drive on KPIs and cost efficiency • Participate in global real estate initiatives and continuous improvement
Who you are
• You have minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Real Estate, Business, Finance, Engineering, Architecture) • You have 5–10 years of experience in corporate real estate or facilities management • You have strong lease negotiation and portfolio management experience • You have project leadership skills and experiences • You have experience managing multi-country portfolios • You have strong commercial and financial acumen • You have excellent stakeholder and communication skills • You have people leadership skills • You are proficient in English
This is what we offer to you
• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative. • A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. • Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. • Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.
Additional information
For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com
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