Manager, Transaction Management EMEA

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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:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager Transaction Management EMEA this Hybrid positionwill 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: 087609

Loughbeg Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number: 087823

St. Anthonys Road Leeds UK - Requisition Number:086434

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 Leadthe Transaction Management Lead is accountable for executing end-to-end real estate transactions aligned to business strategy and portfolio optimizationobjectives.

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 onbusiness cases approvals and prioritization

• Support portfolio initiatives including site consolidations expansions relocations and exits

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.ordertocashprocuretopayrecordtoreporttouchpoints) 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.

Your qualifications:

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 English;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 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.

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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

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1