Principal Project Manager, GMSA Real Estate

Job Description

On site - This position requires an employee to be on site on a full time basis

Please attach your resume in English.

The Role:

Global Real Estate is a dynamic function at GM responsible for a diverse portfolio exceeding 300M square feet across manufacturing, logistics, office, and retail asset classes. The Principal Project Manager, GMSA Real Estate, based in São Caetano do Sul, estate of São Paulo, Brazil, is responsible for developing and executing strategies that support both existing and emerging GM business units in South America. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with frequent engagement across senior-level business leaders and internal stakeholders. Success in this position hinges on strong communications, strategic decision-making, organizational agility, and a forward-thinking mindset. The ideal candidate is a seasoned real estate professional with deep expertise in corporate real estate and proven leadership experience, reporting directly to the Assistant Director – Global Real Estate and indirectly to the Director of Facilities in South America.

What You'll Do:

• Lead cross-functional teams on small and large-scale and complex real estate projects responsible for executing real estate transactions (acquisitions, leases, dispositions) across the enterprise
• Directly manage high-profile projects, providing hands-on leadership and oversight to ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Oversee key portfolio operations, including lease administration, rent collection, and property management
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to enhance collaboration, drive consistency in service delivery, and identify opportunities for portfolio optimization and continuous improvement.
• Promote employee growth by fostering a culture of continuous learning, supporting career development, and encouraging professional advancement
• Manage external brokers and service providers, including through site searches and transaction negotiations, to ensure terms reflect GM's best interests
• Operate with integrity and accountability, ensuring full compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Champion the Infrastructure & Corporate Citizenship brand, increasing awareness and engagement among business partners, service providers, and contractors
• Support property documentation, space planning and office operations, closely working with the GMSA Facilities team

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• B.A./B.S. in business, finance, or real estate required; MBA and/or JD preferred
• Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English
• Professional Real Estate licensing and certifications preferred (CRECI)
• Solid corporate real estate experience with strong negotiation, financial analysis, and business planning skills
• Proven ability to manage high-volume projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Results-driven leader with a proven track record of guiding teams in the development and execution of real estate strategies
• Availability to travel internationally as required.

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.

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