Data Center Real Estate Asset Manager – Vice President

Role Overview

• Full P&L responsibility for operating and capital budgets for the site.
• Coordinate with Finance to prepare and manage budgets with focus on identifying Risks and Opportunities.
• Manage relationships with site occupants.
• Develop positive and productive rapport that facilitates consolidations, relocations, and cost saving initiatives that help the firm to meet business goals.
• Coordinate with CTI Site Management Teams to optimize the computer room usage and reduce expenses in line with the business’ priorities.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of business, financial controls, operational functions, and technology to set the strategic direction for the site.
• Create strong partnership with project management and facilities management teams to assure all initiatives are budgeted and executed according to business needs and brand guardrails.
• Monitor building operations and approve expense requests, as appropriate
• Constant liaison with vendor and CRS regional/ cluster and country partners to ensure that service delivery and requirements remain aligned
• Ensure that the reactive maintenance facility including customer Service Desk and emergency response is aligned to data center strategies and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Citigroup’s CRS Operating policies and procedures, Health and Environmental standards and with all related local regulations.
• Employing continuous improvement techniques to work toward minimizing/eliminating health, safety and environmental risks to staff, clients, and contractors as well as to premises and assets.
• Monitoring compliance with statutory national, regional, and local authority regulations in connection with the FM discipline.
• Verifying records and reports are maintained as required
• Oversight of monthly reporting of key metrics, updates, and items for management attention in partnership with Functions heads.
• Contribute to presentations, IEPs, and analyses & reporting in partnership with other CRS teams
• Ensure adherence to Citi’s compliance and control framework, which includes the following:
• Standards of conduct for employees
• Process oversight and measurement
• Sufficient approval authority levels
• Appropriate skills and training for personnel
• Testing for compliance controls
• Manage preparedness, tracking, and execution of Continuity of Business Plan
• Provide talent assessment and a succession plan for the next 3-5 year

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of strategic real estate/property management/asset management experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Data center experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills experience communicating with all levels of management and relating complex information clearly and succinctly
• Proven leadership skills and ability to collaborate with business clients, internal CRS partners, other Citi service providers, landlords, brokers, and other third-party service providers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance
• Ability to drive results with sensitivity to meeting tight timelines and cost objectives
• Adaptable to dynamic corporate environment and a dynamic real estate market
• Ability to travel (sometimes last minute) to attend to issues at the site.
• Bachelor’s degree required; background in Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or Project Management a plus
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point and SharePoint.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays