Manager, Transaction Management EMEA

• People Leader
• Finance, Legal, Procurement, EHSS

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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
• Cork, Cork, Ireland
• Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
• Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description

De Puy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Transaction Mgmt. – EMEA.

This Hybrid position will be in Leeds, UK.

Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy; or Zuchwil, Switzerland.

The role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements.

Applications will be considered as a single submission.

Job Overview

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.

The 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.

• 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 escalation 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
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in complex environments
• Strong understanding of real estate markets, lease structures, and regulatory considerations
• Ability to translate business needs into real estate solutions
• Other
• Languages: Fluent in English required; additional European languages are a plus.
• Travel: Minimal; up to 0-5% international travel within region
• Required Skills
• Collaboration, Commercial Awareness, Developing Others, EHS Compliance, Facility Management, Facility Management Software, Fact‑Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Program Management, Risk Management, Security Program Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor Selection, Workplace Accessibility
• Preferred Skills
• Collaboration, Commercial Awareness, Developing Others, EHS Compliance, Facility Management, Facility Management Software, Fact‑Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Program Management, Risk Management, Security Program Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor Selection, Workplace Accessibility

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as De Puy Synthes.

The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of De Puy Synthes and your employment would be governed by De Puy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.

In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by De Puy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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