General Motors
Group Manager, North America Real Estate
General Motors, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Overview
Global Real Estate is a dynamic function at GM responsible for a diverse portfolio exceeding 300M square feet across manufacturing, logistics, office, and retail asset classes. The Real Estate Group Manager will lead a team of project managers who execute complex real estate transactions and develop portfolio strategies that support GM business units and advance company objectives. This role requires exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with frequent interaction across senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Reports to the Assistant Director, Global Real Estate. What You'll Do
Lead and mentor a team of project managers executing complex real estate transactions – including acquisitions, leases, and dispositions – across GM’s global portfolio. Directly manage high-profile projects, providing hands-on leadership and oversight to ensure alignment with strategic goals. Oversee portfolio operations such as lease administration, rent collection, and property management, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Build strong cross-functional partnerships with internal stakeholders to enhance collaboration, drive consistency in service delivery, and identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and continuous improvement. Promote employee growth by fostering a culture of continuous learning, supporting career development, and encouraging professional advancement. Manage external brokers and service providers, including through site searches and transaction negotiations, to ensure terms reflect GM’s best interests. Operate with integrity and accountability, ensuring full compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Champion the Infrastructure & Corporate Citizenship brand, increasing awareness and engagement among business partners, service providers, and contractors. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field required; Minimum 8–10 years of corporate real estate experience, with expertise in transaction execution and portfolio strategy. Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and business planning skills, with the ability to evaluate complex deals and align them with enterprise goals. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Results driven; proven track record of developing and implementing strategies that generate tangible impact. Experience managing external brokers, consultants, and service providers. Real estate salesperson or broker license preferred. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Business Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range: $127,900.00/yr - $200,100.00/yr The salary range noted above is the range GM may pay for this role. The actual base salary offered will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, retirement savings, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts, and more. This role may be eligible for relocation benefits. About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all. Equal Opportunity Employer
General Motors is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, and GM is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screenings. For more information, visit How we Hire.
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Global Real Estate is a dynamic function at GM responsible for a diverse portfolio exceeding 300M square feet across manufacturing, logistics, office, and retail asset classes. The Real Estate Group Manager will lead a team of project managers who execute complex real estate transactions and develop portfolio strategies that support GM business units and advance company objectives. This role requires exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with frequent interaction across senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Reports to the Assistant Director, Global Real Estate. What You'll Do
Lead and mentor a team of project managers executing complex real estate transactions – including acquisitions, leases, and dispositions – across GM’s global portfolio. Directly manage high-profile projects, providing hands-on leadership and oversight to ensure alignment with strategic goals. Oversee portfolio operations such as lease administration, rent collection, and property management, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Build strong cross-functional partnerships with internal stakeholders to enhance collaboration, drive consistency in service delivery, and identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and continuous improvement. Promote employee growth by fostering a culture of continuous learning, supporting career development, and encouraging professional advancement. Manage external brokers and service providers, including through site searches and transaction negotiations, to ensure terms reflect GM’s best interests. Operate with integrity and accountability, ensuring full compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Champion the Infrastructure & Corporate Citizenship brand, increasing awareness and engagement among business partners, service providers, and contractors. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field required; Minimum 8–10 years of corporate real estate experience, with expertise in transaction execution and portfolio strategy. Strong negotiation, financial analysis, and business planning skills, with the ability to evaluate complex deals and align them with enterprise goals. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Results driven; proven track record of developing and implementing strategies that generate tangible impact. Experience managing external brokers, consultants, and service providers. Real estate salesperson or broker license preferred. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Business Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range: $127,900.00/yr - $200,100.00/yr The salary range noted above is the range GM may pay for this role. The actual base salary offered will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, retirement savings, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts, and more. This role may be eligible for relocation benefits. About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all. Equal Opportunity Employer
General Motors is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, and GM is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screenings. For more information, visit How we Hire.
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