Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:
The Global Real Estate Program Senior Analyst is responsible for implementing and managing processes and procedures around the global Retail Real Estate business.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage and develop the Global Real Estate Committee process for Project approvals and real estate governance helping to drive the right decisions.
• Actively participate implementing Global real Estate process and governance around the globe
• Serve as project lead for global lead administration software implementation and maintenance.
• Analyze Real Estate transactions, organize leadership meetings and schedules to review and drive the decision-making process.
• Work closely with each market development team to develop/review their Growth and capital allocation Strategy Plan
• Evaluate, identify, and implement Real Estate processes, systems, reporting and KPI’s across all markets helping top Management for decision making.
• Utilize business and process knowledge to construct electronic, verbal, and written communications for leadership.
• Communicates project key performance metrics and develop project plans.
• Lead the global portfolio management tools and lease tracking, identifying gaps and opportunities to leverage best locations at cost effective rents.
• Prioritizes and oversee our business workstream tracker.
• Manage Real Estate department communications and track flow of Real Estate process for Corporate and Licensed store locations.
• Manage new and existent leases over the lease software system. Enter and manage all lease notes, maintaining critical dates and tickler files. Follow up as required and create ad-hoc reporting to ensure leadership awareness of our portfolio status and mitigate risks.
• Using Lease software and maintain system of tracking expiration dates of leases. Tracking of all changes or adjustments necessary to lease documents for both owned and licensed stores.
• Super User of lease and real estate mapping software, participates and oversees lease software updates and implementation requirements globally.
• Maintains all store lease documentation, tracks LOI and lease progress and regularly communicates status internally.
• Review rental increases and communicate with NB Finance team.
• Manage flow of Real Estate Process: Ensures team is notified of progress against approval flow and any variance against initial store opening plans.
• Participate in the due diligence process as it relates to lease documents both for acquisitions and dispositions.
• Review store closing procedures and ensure lease notice periods and checklists are followed according to lease requirements.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education with a minimum of 5 years of experience within retail, real estate, and/or project management
• Strong program and project management professional, with good communication skills and focused on implementing industry state of art controls and procedures.
• Strong collaboration skills with demonstrated abilities to establish connection and trust with key global stakeholders and counterparts.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills Experience with Lease Software required.
• Strong analytical and ability to implement new technologies.

Regular Associate Benefits:

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Learn more about our Benefits

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while providing high levels of flexibility to associates. North American office-based associates are expected to come into the office on Wednesdays, with other occasional in-office days for in-person meetings and events as needed. Our offices are fully open and amenities are available across our North American office locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.