Portfolio Planner AP, RESO

Job description

Real Estate Strategy and Operations (RESO) is the IBM function responsible for defining and implementing real estate policies and strategy, program delivery in services in the areas of property, real estate projects, facilities management.

RESO should deliver a top-quartile location footprint. RESO partners IBM Businesses to develop business and regional portfolio property portfolio plans and to manage the complex program of consolidation, co-location, and conformance to IBM workplace design standards.

RESO manages 1,400 locations comprising 78 million square feet of office, data center, manufacturing, development and lab space throughout the Group supporting 380,000+ FTEs.

RESO also manages the category strategies and all major contracts for all third-party spend in these areas.

Position Description –
Purpose

To lead the development and execution of real estate portfolio planning activities across the IBM property portfolio for a defined geography.

Position Description –
Accountabilities

This role:
·  Leads the planning and implementation of portfolio planning activity for a designated geography, projects or Business.
·  Works with the Customer Relationship Manager(s), the Senior Portfolio Planner, and other Geography leaders to define and prioritize portfolio planning activity.
·  Works and collaborates as part of the RESO Strategy & Implementation COE to develop, deliver and sign-off all portfolio planning activity for a given geography.
·  Engages Businesses to ensure that all necessary portfolio information is available to facilitate portfolio planning activity.
·  Manages and carries out portfolio planning work in accordance with RESO processes and standards.
·  Undertakes and/or manages the portfolio analysis required in delivering portfolio plans.
·  Actively project manages a number of portfolio planning activities across the geography to ensure delivery on time and to budget.
·  Contributes to the development of Functional Excellence and best practice in the area of strategic portfolio planning through an understanding of the subject, working with leaders in the Real Estate industry and other corporates to develop and maintain top quartile positioning for the IBM Group.
·  Supports the development of innovative contracting strategies to ensure the timely and effective deployment of services and functional leadership in strategic portfolio planning, structure planning and initial concept design.
·  Supports the development and continuous improvement of the RESO Strategy & Implementation strategy processes.
Position Description –
Dimensions

IBM Group real estate portfolio represents one of the world's largest operational real estate portfolios. This role will directly influence defined business share of portfolio value, asset base (net book value), Operating and Capital Expenditures (includes major projects), planned investment / acquisition activity, and planned divestment activity.

Position Description –
Special Challenges

IBM Group has approximately 78 Million square feet of real estate globally dispersed to support Business activity. Value is created for IBM in advance planning of the real estate needs and project risk is reduced. Real Estate needs to be aligned with the Businesses (including business development and project development teams) to ensure needs are met, costs are controlled
Auto req ID

230448BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Portfolio Manager
State / Province

CENTRAL SINGAPORE
Primary job category

General Management
Company

(1354) IBM Innovation Services Pte Ltd
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

F&O
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

SINGAPORE
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Degree level educational background. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, and/or Urban Planning required. Master of Business Administration desirable.
·  Recognized real estate qualifications essential.
·  Knowledge and experience of understanding and managing the execution of portfolio planning activity.
·  Understanding of the risks and opportunities of holding and operating a real estate portfolio.
·  Portfolio analysis or planning experience desirable.
·  Experience of enterprise-centered approach.
·  Well-developed engagement and relationship skills.
Travel Required

Approximately 25% to 35%

Country/Region

Singapore
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Problem solver, ability to act as a change agent by thinking outside of the box and innovate
·  Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and team-building skills, proven track record of delivering great employee experiences.
·  Excellent oral & written communication and presentation skills, ability to present a clear analysis of complex financial and organizational information to executives.
·  Detail-oriented, ability to manage multiple, complex projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Secondary Job Category

Other General Management
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
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