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As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
**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:**
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Transaction Mgmt. EMEA, this Hybrid position will be in Leeds, UK. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy; OR Zuchwil, Switzerland.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
Zuchwil, Switzerland - Requisition Number:
Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number:
St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number:
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your 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.
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 partnerensuring 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 Copilot Chat Files/Director, RE Delivery - Americas.pdf (
**Governance, Compliance & Documentation**
Ensure all transactionscomply withglobal governance, approval thresholds, and control frameworks
Maintainaccurate, audit-ready lease and transaction documentation
Identifyand 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 overseeendtoendtransaction management activities across theregion, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and policies.
Manage and continuously improve transactional processes (e.g.,ordertocash,procuretopay,recordtoreporttouchpoints) in partnership with Shared Services and regional finance teams.
Serve as a key finance partner to regional stakeholders, providing guidance ontransactionrelatedissues 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 acrossregion
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 supportdecisionmakingand operational excellence.
Support internal and external audits and address findings through sustainable corrective actions.
Education
Bachelors 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 Englishrequired;additionalEuropean languages are a plus.
Travel:Minimal; up to ~0-5% international travel withinregion
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy 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, as may be required, 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 DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
#LI-Hybrid
#DePuySynthesCareers
**Required Skills:**
**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
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
**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:**
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Transaction Mgmt. EMEA, this Hybrid position will be in Leeds, UK. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy; OR Zuchwil, Switzerland.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
Zuchwil, Switzerland - Requisition Number:
Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number:
St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number:
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your 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.
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 partnerensuring 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 Copilot Chat Files/Director, RE Delivery - Americas.pdf (
**Governance, Compliance & Documentation**
Ensure all transactionscomply withglobal governance, approval thresholds, and control frameworks
Maintainaccurate, audit-ready lease and transaction documentation
Identifyand 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 overseeendtoendtransaction management activities across theregion, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and policies.
Manage and continuously improve transactional processes (e.g.,ordertocash,procuretopay,recordtoreporttouchpoints) in partnership with Shared Services and regional finance teams.
Serve as a key finance partner to regional stakeholders, providing guidance ontransactionrelatedissues 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 acrossregion
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 supportdecisionmakingand operational excellence.
Support internal and external audits and address findings through sustainable corrective actions.
Education
Bachelors 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 Englishrequired;additionalEuropean languages are a plus.
Travel:Minimal; up to ~0-5% international travel withinregion
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy 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, as may be required, 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 DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
#LI-Hybrid
#DePuySynthesCareers
**Required Skills:**
**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
Manager,Transaction mgmt. - EMEA in Leeds employer: J&J Family of Companies
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