About Anthropic
Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.
We are seeking a senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager to join Anthropic's Workplace and Real Estate team to lead strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and a team of real estate professionals across our global footprint. This high-impact role will develop comprehensive real estate strategies, conduct rigorous market and financial analyses, and deliver executive-level recommendations to our CFO and senior leadership. The Real Estate Portfolio Manager will oversee a team including a Real Estate Program Manager and an Occupancy Planning/Lease Administration specialist, building a high-performing function that brings the strategic rigor and analytical sophistication of established corporate real estate organizations to our rapidly scaling AI company.
Responsibilities:
Strategy & Executive Communication
- Develop comprehensive real estate strategy documents that synthesize market analysis, financial modeling, and location recommendations for CFO and executive leadership review
- Lead strategic portfolio planning including scenario modeling for growth, market entry/exit decisions, and long-term footprint optimization
- Create executive-level presentations and decision memos that translate complex real estate data into clear strategic recommendations
- Conduct in-depth market analyses including competitive positioning, labor market dynamics, talent availability, and cost-of-occupancy comparisons across target markets
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models for real estate decisions including NPV analysis, lease vs. buy scenarios, and total cost of occupancy projections
- Partner with Finance on capital planning, real estate budgeting, and investment justification for major portfolio decisions
Portfolio & Program Oversight
- Develop location strategy frameworks that align real estate decisions with business unit requirements, talent strategy, and corporate objectives
- Oversee occupancy planning and demand forecasting efforts, translating headcount projections into actionable space requirements and timing recommendations
- Direct lease administration strategy including portfolio risk assessment, lease restructuring opportunities, and critical obligation management
- Establish portfolio performance metrics and reporting frameworks that provide executive visibility into real estate investments and outcomes
- Partner with external advisors (brokers, consultants, legal) to execute strategic initiatives and negotiate favorable terms
- Identify portfolio optimization opportunities including consolidation, expansion, or repositioning strategies that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs
Team Leadership
- Manage and develop a team of two direct reports: a Real Estate Program Manager and an Occupancy Planning/Lease Administration specialist
- Set clear goals and priorities for the team, ensuring alignment with broader real estate and company objectives
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to build team capabilities
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Allocate resources effectively across strategic initiatives and operational demands
You may be a good fit if you:
- Have 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate strategy, portfolio management, or real estate finance, with at least 3-5 years in a people management role
- Have a proven track record of developing and presenting real estate strategies to executives
- Possess sophisticated financial modeling skills including NPV, IRR, scenario analysis, and total cost of occupancy methodologies
- Have deep expertise in market analysis including labor economics, competitive positioning, and location strategy development
- Are an exceptional writer who can synthesize complex analyses into compelling strategic narratives and executive-ready documents
- Have demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams
- Have experience managing portfolios of significant scale and complexity across multiple geographies
- Can operate with autonomy and drive strategic initiatives with minimal direction
- Have strong executive presence and can confidently present recommendations to senior leadership
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where you can build processes and frameworks from the ground up
Strong candidates may also:
- Have experience in high-growth technology companies navigating rapid scaling challenges
- Hold an MBA or advanced degree in real estate, finance, or related field
- Have relevant certifications such as CoreNet MCR or CCIM
- Bring consulting experie