GRE Commercial Lead

Head of Global Real Estate Strategy & Transactions

Troy, MI

Help shape the future of mobility.

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

This is a newly established position and will have the unique opportunity to develop high performing payroll processes at the new US global headquarters in Troy, Michigan for a new public company to be spun out from Aptiv in 2026.

YOUR ROLE

• Lead the commercial and financial strategy for global real estate operations, supporting portfolio optimization, capital planning and lease administration.
• Partner with internal teams (finance, legal, procurement, facilities) and external vendors to drive value across real estate transactions and service agreements.
• Manage global supplier relationships and performance across FM, construction, and CRE partners, ensuring cost efficiency and SLA adherence.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and contract negotiations for owned and leased properties, aligning with enterprise objectives.
• Support executive decision-making with analytics on total cost of ownership, occupancy metrics, and scenario modeling.

Key Responsibilities

Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Management

Financial Oversight & Transactions

Facilities, Construction & Workplace Optimization

Risk Management, Compliance & Sustainability

Stakeholder Engagement & Vendor Management

Leadership & Team Development

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are :

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV :

Important Company Update - Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies : https : / / www.automotiveworld.com / news-releases / aptiv-announces-intention- to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business /

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers.

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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