Entergy
Senior Manager, Real Estate Transactions
Entergy, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
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Job Title:
Senior Manager, Real Estate Transactions
Work Place Flexibility:
Hybrid
Legal Entity:
Entergy Services, LLC
Job Summary The Sr. Manager, Real Estate will provide strategic leadership and expert oversight of real estate strategy and transaction management. This role serves as a key business partner and trusted advisor to all functions and business units across Entergy, with direct accountability for an annual lease portfolio of $25–$30M and multiple commercial and industrial real estate transactions each year. It collaborates closely with the Workplace Strategy team and internal operations groups to develop and execute the company’s 3‑, 5‑ and 10‑year Real Estate Strategy, enabling business priorities and growth objectives, advancing a customer‑centric culture, and applying continuous improvement practices to maximize sustainable value for stakeholders. The role continuously identifies opportunities to optimize and enhance Entergy’s real estate portfolio and partners enterprise‑wide with senior leaders to develop comprehensive, data‑driven, and collaborative real estate strategies and transactions. It must maintain close alignment with Entergy’s strategic direction, including hyperscale customer growth, strategic siting and infrastructure development supporting mega data centers and other large‑load projects.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Management: Provide end‑to‑end transaction management for Entergy’s extensive real estate portfolio, which includes ~240 office and service center sites (500 buildings / 5M sq. ft.), 30+ gas and renewable generation sites on 28,000+ acres, 5 nuclear sites on 9,000+ acres, and 12 critical sites. Lead negotiation and management of complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, donations, and financing arrangements.
Strategic Planning: Partner with business units, corporate functions, and senior leaders to develop business cases and execute real estate strategies that maximize portfolio performance, value, and alignment with enterprise priorities.
Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed real estate team, including Managers and Sr. Staff Analysts. Direct the work of 15+ regional brokers and oversee contracted lease administration resources.
Partnership: Engage frequently and effectively with Executives, Operating Company Presidents, and SVP/VP level leaders on strategic planning, portfolio decisions, and transaction execution.
Real Estate Subject Matter Expert: Apply deep expertise in real estate management, transactions, and planning. Demonstrate strong quantitative skills, the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts, and excellence in relationship‑building, active listening, and strategic advising. Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and diversity of thought.
Fiscal Management: Manage the annual $25–$30M non‑capital rent and operating budget for the company’s real estate portfolio. Ensure strong vendor management, accurate service‑level metrics, and 100% on‑time vendor payments. Conduct lease operating expense audits and support financial and regulatory reporting related to 10K/10Q filings and Corporate Guaranties. Proactively identify and deliver recurring revenue, annual savings, and one‑time revenue opportunities.
Program Management: Develop and oversee value‑enhancing programs, including Mineral Management, Sustainable Forestry, Land Management, and Telecom/IT use to drive “highest and best use” outcomes and unlock revenue or savings from underutilized sites.
Due Diligence: Work collaboratively with Legal, Environmental, Risk Management, Facilities, Accounting, Regulatory, Tax, and Finance teams to lead due diligence activities, including surveys, environmental assessments, valuations, title commitments, financial analysis, zoning reviews, regulatory filings, ordinances, deed restrictions, and encumbrances.
Culture: Model the highest ethical standards and champion an enterprise‑wide focus on process rigor, controls, policies, laws, regulations, and governance to maximize value and minimize risk.
Safety, Stakeholders Involvement: Promote and reinforce strong safety behaviors using tools such as Close Call/Good Catch and regularly assess real estate team and vendor processes. Foster community involvement, support employee volunteerism, and advance vendor diversity in real estate due‑diligence sourcing.
Minimum Requirements Education
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, or a related discipline. MBA or master’s degree in real estate or related field is preferred.
Experience
10+ years of recent, relevant commercial real estate experience.
7+ years of corporate real estate and supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Exceptional collaboration, relationship management, accountability, and negotiation skills.
Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and creative problem‑solving capabilities.
Experience with continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
Strong strategic and analytical thinking with a service delivery mindset.
Deep understanding of real estate best practices, processes, and compliance requirements.
Extensive experience in complex commercial real estate strategy, development, and execution.
Certificates and Licenses CoreNet Global professional program QPCR/MCR or SIOR designation is desired.
Additional Attributes Functional Knowledge: Technical expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.
Business Expertise: Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements.
Problem Solving: Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution.
Impact: Influences direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines.
Interpersonal Skills: Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
Workplace Conditions Office environment with minimal physical requirements. Employees may be required to work additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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Senior Manager, Real Estate Transactions
role at
Entergy .
Job Title:
Senior Manager, Real Estate Transactions
Work Place Flexibility:
Hybrid
Legal Entity:
Entergy Services, LLC
Job Summary The Sr. Manager, Real Estate will provide strategic leadership and expert oversight of real estate strategy and transaction management. This role serves as a key business partner and trusted advisor to all functions and business units across Entergy, with direct accountability for an annual lease portfolio of $25–$30M and multiple commercial and industrial real estate transactions each year. It collaborates closely with the Workplace Strategy team and internal operations groups to develop and execute the company’s 3‑, 5‑ and 10‑year Real Estate Strategy, enabling business priorities and growth objectives, advancing a customer‑centric culture, and applying continuous improvement practices to maximize sustainable value for stakeholders. The role continuously identifies opportunities to optimize and enhance Entergy’s real estate portfolio and partners enterprise‑wide with senior leaders to develop comprehensive, data‑driven, and collaborative real estate strategies and transactions. It must maintain close alignment with Entergy’s strategic direction, including hyperscale customer growth, strategic siting and infrastructure development supporting mega data centers and other large‑load projects.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Management: Provide end‑to‑end transaction management for Entergy’s extensive real estate portfolio, which includes ~240 office and service center sites (500 buildings / 5M sq. ft.), 30+ gas and renewable generation sites on 28,000+ acres, 5 nuclear sites on 9,000+ acres, and 12 critical sites. Lead negotiation and management of complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, donations, and financing arrangements.
Strategic Planning: Partner with business units, corporate functions, and senior leaders to develop business cases and execute real estate strategies that maximize portfolio performance, value, and alignment with enterprise priorities.
Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed real estate team, including Managers and Sr. Staff Analysts. Direct the work of 15+ regional brokers and oversee contracted lease administration resources.
Partnership: Engage frequently and effectively with Executives, Operating Company Presidents, and SVP/VP level leaders on strategic planning, portfolio decisions, and transaction execution.
Real Estate Subject Matter Expert: Apply deep expertise in real estate management, transactions, and planning. Demonstrate strong quantitative skills, the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts, and excellence in relationship‑building, active listening, and strategic advising. Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and diversity of thought.
Fiscal Management: Manage the annual $25–$30M non‑capital rent and operating budget for the company’s real estate portfolio. Ensure strong vendor management, accurate service‑level metrics, and 100% on‑time vendor payments. Conduct lease operating expense audits and support financial and regulatory reporting related to 10K/10Q filings and Corporate Guaranties. Proactively identify and deliver recurring revenue, annual savings, and one‑time revenue opportunities.
Program Management: Develop and oversee value‑enhancing programs, including Mineral Management, Sustainable Forestry, Land Management, and Telecom/IT use to drive “highest and best use” outcomes and unlock revenue or savings from underutilized sites.
Due Diligence: Work collaboratively with Legal, Environmental, Risk Management, Facilities, Accounting, Regulatory, Tax, and Finance teams to lead due diligence activities, including surveys, environmental assessments, valuations, title commitments, financial analysis, zoning reviews, regulatory filings, ordinances, deed restrictions, and encumbrances.
Culture: Model the highest ethical standards and champion an enterprise‑wide focus on process rigor, controls, policies, laws, regulations, and governance to maximize value and minimize risk.
Safety, Stakeholders Involvement: Promote and reinforce strong safety behaviors using tools such as Close Call/Good Catch and regularly assess real estate team and vendor processes. Foster community involvement, support employee volunteerism, and advance vendor diversity in real estate due‑diligence sourcing.
Minimum Requirements Education
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, or a related discipline. MBA or master’s degree in real estate or related field is preferred.
Experience
10+ years of recent, relevant commercial real estate experience.
7+ years of corporate real estate and supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Exceptional collaboration, relationship management, accountability, and negotiation skills.
Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and creative problem‑solving capabilities.
Experience with continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
Strong strategic and analytical thinking with a service delivery mindset.
Deep understanding of real estate best practices, processes, and compliance requirements.
Extensive experience in complex commercial real estate strategy, development, and execution.
Certificates and Licenses CoreNet Global professional program QPCR/MCR or SIOR designation is desired.
Additional Attributes Functional Knowledge: Technical expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.
Business Expertise: Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements.
Problem Solving: Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution.
Impact: Influences direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines.
Interpersonal Skills: Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.
Workplace Conditions Office environment with minimal physical requirements. Employees may be required to work additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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