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Seeking a VP of Facilities and Real Estate to oversee corporate office operations, manage sub-tenant relationships, and conduct real estate analyses in downtown Manhattan.

Responsibilities: Oversee facilities maintenance and operations, manage contracts and budgets, foster sub-tenant relationships, negotiate real estate transactions, and lead a team of professionals.

Skills: Experience in facilities and real estate management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and excellent leadership and communication abilities are required.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field and minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a senior leadership position.

Location: New York, New York, United States

Compensation: $210000 - $225000 / Annually

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate to oversee our corporate office facilities, manage sub-tenant relationships, support distribution center operations, and conduct periodic real estate portfolio analysis and negotiations. This leadership role requires strategic vision, exceptional management skills and the ability to drive operational excellence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Corporate Office Facilities Management:

• Oversee the maintenance, operations, and strategic planning of corporate office facilities in downtown Manhattan.
• Ensure that all facilities meet high standards of safety, security, and functionality.
• Develop and manage the budget for office operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial efficiency.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with external vendors and service providers, ensuring all services are delivered as agreed and maintaining strong relationships with key vendors.
• Lead initiatives to improve space utilization, sustainability, and employee experience.

Sub-Tenant Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with sub-tenants, ensuring their needs are met promptly and efficiently.
• Negotiate and manage sub-tenant agreements, addressing any issues or disputes that arise.
• Engage and communicate effectively with landlords to address any property-related issues and maintain a positive working relationship.
• Coordinate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with all lease agreements.

Real Estate Portfolio Analysis and Negotiation:

• Conduct regular analysis of Macmillan’s real estate portfolio to identify opportunities for optimization and growth.
• Lead negotiations for new leases, renewals, and real estate transactions.
• Support ad hoc real estate needs of the organization’s real estate portfolio, including affiliates, ensuring that all requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with finance and executive teams to align real estate strategy with overall business objectives.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of facilities and real estate professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Additionally, collaborate with brokers to support our real estate needs, ensuring optimal outcomes for property acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing activities.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Set performance goals, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback to team members.

Hybrid Work and Travel:

• Manage a hybrid work schedule, balancing in-office presence with remote work.
• Travel occasionally to Virginia and the UK to support facilities and local teams.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in facilities and real estate management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing corporate office facilities, sub-tenant relationships, and distribution center operations.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with experience in real estate portfolio management.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
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This role will have an annual salary of $210,000 - $225,000.

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.