Regional Manager Real Estate

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!  Learn more about us as a workplace [upm.com/careers](http://upm.com/careers) We are now looking for a Regional Manager, Real Estate. This position is located in Johor Bahru. **What you will do** * Manage full lifecycle of real estate portfolio across APAC including acquisitions, disposals, renewals, and consolidations * Lead real estate transactions and negotiations with landlords and stakeholders * Prepare business cases and proposals for Real Estate Board approval * Ensure lease administration compliance and maintain portfolio database on APAC area * Drive workplace strategy and office development projects * Collaborating with stakeholders * Oversee property maintenance and facility standards * Ensure adherence to ESG standards within the real estate portfolio * Manage vendors and service providers * Act as primary contact point for APAC real estate matters * Align regional plans with global strategy * Manage and drive on KPIs and cost efficiency * Participate in global real estate initiatives and continuous improvement **Who you are** * You have minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Real Estate, Business, Finance, Engineering, Architecture) * You have 5–10 years of experience in corporate real estate or facilities management * You have strong lease negotiation and portfolio management experience * You have project leadership skills and experiences * You have experience managing multi-country portfolios * You have strong commercial and financial acumen * You have excellent stakeholder and communication skills * You have people leadership skills * You are proficient in English   **This is what we offer** **to** **you** * **A meaningful job** – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative. * **A caring community** – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. * **Development opportunities** – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.  We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. * **Responsible employer** - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. **Additional information** For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) #LI-DNP