Seven · 21 hours ago
Senior Real Estate Program Manager - Supplier Management
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expSeven is a specialist business operating in the real estate sector for occupier clients, focusing on project and program leadership. They are seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Program Manager to manage a large-scale internal change initiative for a leading global technology company, ensuring successful rollout and adoption of supplier management frameworks.
AdviceLeasingProject ManagementReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Co-ordinate and manage program activities for the supplier management initiative, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Support implementation of KPIs, performance dashboards, and governance processes for key suppliers
Collaborate with procurement teams to monitor compliance and optimize supplier relationships
Work with global teams and external partners to drive program success
Utilize technology and AI tools to track performance metrics and deliver actionable insights
Identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation within supplier management processes
Qualification
Required
6+ years of progressive experience in program or project management, operating within a complex, global corporate real estate or corporate services environment
Demonstrated experience in managing contracts, vendors, and/or performance management systems (including KPIs and SLAs)
Mastery of document, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, SmartSheets, Tableau, Power BI), with the ability to create compelling, leadership-level content and communications, organize and visualize information, and demonstrate a proven capacity to independently learn and enhance skills with familiar tools
Experience in leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and generate insights. Understanding of prompt engineering and creative thinking to harness AI capabilities for personal and client efficiencies
Significant experience in developing and maintaining dashboards (e.g., Google Sheets, Tableau, Looker Studio, Power BI) and conducting in-depth data analysis to support strategic decision-making and performance reporting
A proactive and confident self-starter with exceptional flexibility. Ability to thrive, adapt quickly, and deliver results in fast-paced and unstructured environments
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage and influence a diverse set of senior stakeholders across multiple functions and global regions
Preferred
PMP, APM, RICS, 3PMO, MSP, or equivalent project/program management certification
Agile Project Management Certified/Scrum Master
Proficiency in Google Workspace
An advanced understanding of AI tools, creating agents, or coding would be a benefit
Master's degree in a relevant field
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
A 401K match
Paid time off
Volunteer time off
Education reimbursement
Company
Seven
Independent Project, Programme and CRE Leaders, supporting corporate occupiers with strategy and delivery solutions throughout EMEA, APAC and the Americas
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Molly Laurain
Managing Partner and Owner
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