Manager, Transaction Mgmt. - Americas

About this role

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Job Function: Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function: Facilities Management & Planning

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Transaction Mgmt.,   located   in Raynham, MA or Raritan, NJ or West Chester, PA or Warsaw, IN.

Reporting to the Regional Real Estate Delivery Lead, the Transaction Management Lead is accountable for executing end-to-end real estate transactions aligned to business strategy and portfolio optimization   objectives .  

This role partners closely with business leaders, Real Estate, Facilities Management (FM), EHSS, and Global Security to translate demand into actionable transaction strategies and deliver compliant, value-driven real estate outcomes.  

The Transaction Management Lead serves as a critical execution partner—ensuring all lease, acquisition, disposition, and restructuring activities are negotiated, structured, and delivered in alignment with DPS portfolio strategy, financial targets, and governance requirements.  

Key Responsibilities  

Transaction Execution (Core Accountability)  

• Execute real estate transactions including leases, renewals, expansions ,   and dispositions  

• Manage transactions through full lifecycle  

• Ensure all deals are executed on time, within financial targets, and aligned to business and portfolio strategy  

Commercial Negotiation & Deal Structuring  

• Lead negotiations with landlords, developers, and third-party providers  

• Structure agreements   balancing cost, flexibility, risk, and business requirements  

• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and country-specific considerations  

Portfolio & Strategy Alignment  

• Translate portfolio strategy into executable transaction plans  

• Partner with Governance & Strategy on   business cases, approvals, and prioritization  

• Support portfolio initiatives including site consolidations, expansions, relocations, and exits

Governance, Compliance & Documentation  

• Ensure all transactions   comply with   global governance, approval thresholds, and control frameworks  

• Maintain   accurate , audit-ready lease and transaction documentation  

• Identify   and escalate risks related to compliance, financial exposure, or execution timelines   

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Partnership  

• Partner closely with:   

• RE Delivery (regional leads)  

• Governance & Strategy  

• Property Services / Space Planning  

• Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHSS  

• Provide clear decision support and trade-off recommendations to stakeholders  

• Act as a trusted advisor to business and country leadership on transaction decisions   

Supplier & Broker Management  

• Manage external brokers and transaction service providers  

• Drive accountability for delivery, performance, and adherence to standards  

• Ensure consistent execution of best practices across all transactions   

Integration with Project & Operations Delivery  

• Coordinate handoff from transaction execution into project delivery (A&D, construction) and site operations  

• Ensure alignment with workplace standards, FM requirements, and operational readiness  

• Support execution of end-to-end site delivery lifecycle  

Core Capabilities  

• Lead and oversee   end ‑ to ‑ end   transaction management activities across the   region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and policies.  

• Manage and continuously improve transactional processes (e.g.,   order ‑ to ‑ cash ,   procure ‑ to ‑ pay ,   record ‑ to ‑ report   touchpoints) in partnership with Shared Services and regional finance teams.  

• Serve as a key finance partner to regional stakeholders, providing guidance on   transaction ‑ related   issues and risk mitigation.  

• Drive standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives to improve transaction quality and reduce cycle times.  

• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements across   region  

• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.  

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and provide insights to support   decision ‑ making   and operational excellence.  

• Support internal and external audits and address findings through sustainable corrective actions.  

Education  

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate , Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field  

Experience and Skills  

• 6-8+ years of commercial real estate / transaction management experience   

• Experience managing lease negotiations, portfolio transactions, and multi-site environments  

• Experience working across regions with strong understanding of country-specific considerations  

Preferred:  

• Strong negotiation and financial acumen   

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