Senior Manager, Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES)

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Parexel is looking for changemakers who are driven by curiosity, passion, and optimism. Come join us in keeping the Patient at the Heart of Everything We do.

Job Title:

Senior Manager, Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES)

Job Introduction:

At Parexel, we are a leading Clinical Research Organization specializing in delivering life-changing medicines to patients. We are seeking a Senior Manager, CRES to lead Parexel's Workplace Solutions. The role is people-first, with the guest and employee experience being at the forefront of the department's mission.

Who we are looking for:

A successful candidate will be a driven and experienced professional who is excited to help a global firm create and maintain dynamic, world-class workplaces. The role requires detail-focused service-delivery expertise and the ability to manage a team and budgets to achieve the most positive and efficient outcomes. The ideal candidate should possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills while demonstrating impeccable communication skills.

What you'll do:

• Lead and implement initiatives gearing up for go-live of new Headquarters regarding end user experience best practices
• Management, hiring, training, and professional development of workplace-experienced team members
• Management of all in-office held events ranging from social to training sessions and executive meetings, collaborating with IT/AV teams where necessary
• Direction, supervision, and oversight of all support services; including concierge, maintenance, cleaning, hospitality, mail, security, reception and sustainability
• Relationship management with key department heads and senior leadership team members
• Manage relationships with external vendors like property managers, brokers, contractors, and service providers
• Promote employee engagement by facilitating feedback on the workplace environment and addressing concerns related to space and facilities
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and negotiate with external vendors
• Contract management and negotiation, ensuring all service providers perform according to contract and service level agreements
• Monitor headcount and plan space management and facilities requirements accordingly
• Conduct space needs assessments, design and implement space allocation plans, and monitor utilization metrics to maximize efficiency
• Ensuring health and safety compliance, conducting risk assessments, and developing actionable outcomes as required
• Implement environmentally friendly practices in real estate operations, such as energy efficiency measures and recycling programs
• Proficiency in data analysis to identify insights and inform decision-making, writing reports and presentations, and able to confidently present data to stakeholders

Additional details:

7+ years of experience with workplace solutions and facilities management is required with a customer focused approach. Global headquarter experience is highly desirable. Previous people management experience is required. This role requires an on-site presence in our North Hills location.

Why join us:

Opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of the industry.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your expertise.

Professional advancement and development opportunities.

Work life balance and flexible working hours.

Parexel US Benefits:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Pet Insurance

Full list of benefits available here: https://www.parexel.com/us-benefits

About Parexel International:

At Parexel we embrace flexibility and understand that in today's fast-paced world, employees need to balance their careers with their personal lives. Come join us where learning is constant, you're exposed to a world of experiences and open doors. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy, and we're committed to making a difference.

If this job does not sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who would be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply!

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.