Senior Project Manager Corporate Real Estate

About us:

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

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).