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Kellanova Sr. Manager, Portfolio Management in Chicago, Illinois

As a Senior Manager, Portfolio Management, you will be responsible for the global real estate portfolio. Your expertise will drive the strategic planning and management of our global workplace program. Collaborating with various stakeholders, you will optimize the portfolio for cost and ensure alignment with the organization’s goals.

Join our dynamic team at Kellanova and be at the forefront of transformative changes. Gain global exposure, engage directly in real estate transactions, and manage third-party vendor relationships. Contribute to our real estate success and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. This hybrid role can be based in our offices in our Battle Creek, Michigan, or Chicago, IL.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

  • Portfolio Planning - Ensure the strategic vision of the Global Real Estate and Facilities Management groups aligns with business goals. Develop and maintain real estate portfolio benchmarking, evaluation processes, and optimization strategies.

  • Data Analysis and Review - Utilize data and analytics to review headcounts, leasing details, square footage, and other key metrics, ensuring our real estate plans align with regional and global business strategies.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration - Work with multiple departments to understand and address real estate needs. Present portfolio insights to regional leads and leadership, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

    We’re Looking for Someone With

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • Extensive experience in real estate, portfolio planning, financial analysis, project management, or workplace program management within a large organization.

  • Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to think strategically, identify opportunities/trends from complex data, and translate them into strategic portfolio plans.

  • Strong financial acumen with proficiency in understanding and communicating key financial management metrics and creating/analyzing real estate financial models.

    What’s Next

    After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

    Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

    If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

    Get to Know Us

    At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

    Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

    Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents, and ideas to work.

    Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

    You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

    What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

    Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, please visit our website here (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .

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