Job Description

Vice President- Head of Real Estate Transactions & Portfolio Management

Vice President- Head of Real Estate Transactions & Portfolio Management

Job Locations

US-NY-Rye

Job ID
2025-7584
Category
Management
Minimum Rate
USD $280,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Rate
USD $290,000.00/Yr.
Work Location Type
Physical

Vice President- Head of Real Estate Transactions & Portfolio Management Job Locations

US-NY-Rye

Job ID
2025-7584
Category
Management
Minimum Rate
USD $280,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Rate
USD $290,000.00/Yr.
Work Location Type
Physical

Overview

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

The Vice President, Head of Real Estate Transactions & Portfolio Management is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the strategic, financial, and operational performance of the organization's real estate portfolio. This includes end-to-end asset management, execution of leasing, acquisition, and disposition transactions, and delivery of major capital projects. The Vice President partners with cross-functional teams to align real estate strategy with enterprise objectives while ensuring strong financial performance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence across the portfolio.

Asset & Portfolio Management:

Lead the strategic planning and execution of the company's real estate portfolio, including laboratories, blood donation centers, logistics hubs, and office facilities.
• Monitor and optimize asset performance, occupancy, utilization, and alignment with business needs.
• Oversee lease administration, renewal strategies, and landlord/tenant relationships across owned and leased assets.
• Establish and track KPIs related to asset health, performance, and life-cycle value.

Transaction Negotiation & Execution:

• Lead all real estate transactions including site selection, lease negotiations, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Negotiate terms with landlords, tenants, brokers, and legal counsel to ensure favorable deal structures.
• Direct internal due diligence and risk assessment processes in partnership with legal, finance, and operations teams.
• Manage the execution of letters of intent (LOIs), leases, purchase/sale agreements, and related documents.

Major Project Execution:

• Oversee planning and delivery of major capital projects including new facility construction, renovations, and strategic infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with design, construction, engineering, and facility operations teams to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Serve as executive sponsor for critical projects, resolving escalations and aligning project milestones with broader business goals.

Financial Oversight & Performance:

• Develop and manage annual capital and operating budgets for the real estate portfolio.
• Conduct regular financial reviews of real estate assets to evaluate ROI, cost efficiency, and long-term value.
• Identify cost-savings and portfolio optimization opportunities through benchmarking and strategic planning.
• Report on portfolio performance to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Financial Analysis & Decision Support.
• Lead financial modeling and scenario analysis to support real estate investment decisions.
• Evaluate the financial feasibility and impact of new projects, relocations, consolidations, and term negotiations.
• Provide valuation analysis and support for board-level decisions related to capital deployment and portfolio strategy.

Deputy to the Chief Real Estate Officer (CREO):

• Serve as a key deputy to the Senior Vice President & Chief Real Estate Officer, representing the CREO in internal and external meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions.
• Act as a thought partner to the CREO and other senior executives, contributing to high-level decision-making on real estate strategy, governance, risk, and operational priorities.
• Provide executive oversight of the Real Estate Division in the CREO's absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Support the CREO in preparing for board and executive leadership updates, including materials related to portfolio strategy, capital investments, and key real estate initiatives.
• Help drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, Blood & Lab Operations, and other internal stakeholders to advance complex real estate projects and organizational goals.
• Mentor and guide senior team members, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and performance across the Real Estate Division.
• Participate in customer focus and engagement activities as assigned.
• Any related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Real estate, Finance, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree or higher preferred.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, portfolio management, or asset management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale real estate projects, transactions, and portfolio strategies across multiple asset types.
• Experience with life sciences, healthcare, logistics, or complex facilities environments preferred.

Required Licenses / Certification:

• Valid Drivers License.

Travel:

• Ability to travel domestically up to 20%.

Knowledge:

• Proficiency with real estate and financial tools (e.g., Argus, Excel modeling, Visual Lease, Nuvolo, Yardi, MRI).
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in lease modeling, ROI analysis, and capital planning.

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle a variety of complex issues and situations. Position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with a variety of staff up to and including executive leadership.
• Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-starter while working well in a strong team environment.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.

Abilities:

• Authentically builds trusted relationships and collaborates locally and nationally with diverse and multi-functional teams to successfully drive business objectives.
• Ability to lead in a matrix structure to achieve business goals; demonstrated financial acumen and experience developing and managing a budget.
• Ability to communicate clearly and with authority, both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one or small group settings. Ability to present information effectively in large group settings.
• Collaborate with others, build consensus, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with C-level executives, business leaders, and external partners.
• Ability to conduct studies and investigations, problem analysis, and risk assessments to develop logical and well-documented recommendations.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $280,000.00p/yr. to $290,000.00p/yr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant's skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.

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