To strengthen our Real Estate Excellence team, we are looking for a Regional Real Estate Portfolio & Property Manager (f/m/d) to support and optimize our real estate portfolio across Northern-Central Europe and Eastern Europe.
Implement and support GEA's Real Estate strategy across Northern-Central Europe and Eastern Europe
Optimize the regional real estate portfolio, including offices, manufacturing sites, and warehouses, with a focus on cost efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence
Prepare business cases, portfolio analyses, and management reports for executive stakeholders
Manage lease lifecycles, renewals, landlord relationships, and support contract negotiations
Support footprint optimization, relocations, consolidations, expansions, and new site evaluations
Coordinate with local management, HR, Finance, Legal, EHS, Operations, IT, and external partners
Support construction, facility, and workplace projects, ensuring compliance with GEA standards and local regulations
Monitor project and property-related budgets, CAPEX, sustainability investments, contracts, and invoices
Drive continuous improvement of real estate and property management processes
Track, analyze, and report relevant KPIs and portfolio performance metrics
Bachelor's or preferably Master's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a comparable qualification
Minimum 8 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate Portfolio and Property Management
Experience managing multi-site real estate portfolios across multiple countries
Proven experience with industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and warehouses
Strong knowledge of lease management, property operations, and real estate projects
Understanding of statutory compliance requirements and European sustainability regulations, including EU Taxonomy
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; CAD knowledge is a plus
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
Ability to influence decisions through data-driven recommendations and best practices
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and locations simultaneously
Collaborative team player with experience working in international environments
Fluent English is mandatory
Willingness to travel regularly across Northern-Central Europe and Eastern Europe
What we offer:
Work in a supportive, appreciative, and international team
A modern work environment with flexible work options to ensure a healthy work-life balance
A wide range of personal and professional training and development opportunities to support your career
Company pension scheme and accident insurance
30 vacation days per year plus December 24th & 31st off
Employee benefits such as discounts on gym memberships, language courses, etc.
Subsidized job bike scheme
Good public transport connections with travel allowance
One additional day off for volunteering
Global bonus program