Senior Project Manager – CRE

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As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

As a key member of the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) team, this role will be responsible for leading and supporting Commercial Office Space Leasing, Design & Construction (D&C) projects across India and the broader APAC region. The position requires expertise in commercial leasing, project and construction management, design oversight, and cost/budget control, while consistently maintaining a customer-centric approach.

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Real Estate Professional with a proven track record of delivering large-scale corporate office projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating strong financial acumen, operational excellence, and the ability to foster collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

This role demands a professional who is both strategic and hands-on—capable of diving into project details while also providing consultative guidance. The successful candidate will balance creativity with frugality, approach challenges with a root-cause mindset, and build transparent, trust-based relationships across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Alignment
  • Partner with the Regional Real Estate Leader and business leaders to define, develop, and execute the Global Real Estate strategy in alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Represent CRE across the APAC region, ensuring seamless delivery of office space solutions that meet business needs.
• Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of real estate projects, coordinating with internal teams (Operations, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Finance, IT, Corporate Security) and external partners (developers, architects, consultants, contractors).
  • Ensure projects are executed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with corporate standards and local regulations.
• Core Project Activities
  • Conduct site selection and due diligence for new office spaces.
  • Negotiate and finalize lease agreements with landlords and developers.
  • Develop master plans, budgets, and project schedules.
  • Define procurement strategies and oversee the selection of architects, consultants, and contractors.
  • Lead design reviews, value engineering, and construction management.
  • Manage budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
  • Oversee handover and project closeout, ensuring operational readiness.
• Customer Experience & Workplace Quality
  • Deliver office environments that foster inclusivity, safety, wellness, and sustainability.
  • Act as a trusted liaison between landlords/developers and the organization, ensuring alignment of interests.
• Portfolio Management
  • Proactively manage the region’s real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, reconfigurations, renegotiations, and relocations.
  • Benchmark space utilization against global guidelines and develop strategies to optimize under-utilized assets.
  • Identify and capitalize on unique market opportunities to maximize value.
• Relationship Building
  • Cultivate strong, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure business alignment and long-term value creation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering or Electrical engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing commercial office interior fit-out projects, including construction and budget oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Hands-on experience in commercial office interior fit-out projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, MS Office Suite).

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