Manager, Transaction Management – Americas

Johnson & Johnson

Manager, Transaction Management overseeing end-to-end real estate transactions for DePuy Synthes. Collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve value-driven outcomes and portfolio optimization.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $204,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial real estate transactions, including lease negotiations and portfolio management, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with business strategies. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and execute complex transaction plans across multiple sites and regions.

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Commercial Real Estate ExperienceLease NegotiationsTransaction ManagementFinancial AcumenRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Transaction Lifecycle ManagementLease StructuresPortfolio Strategy TranslationRisk IdentificationAudit-Ready Documentation

Soft Skills

NegotiationInfluencing Without AuthorityStakeholder AlignmentMulti-TaskingAdvisory Skills

Industry Keywords

Real Estate MarketsCountry-Specific ConsiderationsSite ConsolidationsExpansionsRelocations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Translate portfolio strategy into executable transaction plans
Partner closely with Governance & Strategy on business cases, approvals, and prioritization
Support portfolio initiatives including site consolidations, expansions, relocations, and exits
Maintain accurate, audit-ready lease and transaction documentation
Identify and escalate risks related to compliance, financial exposure, or execution timelines
Act as a trusted advisor to business and country leadership on transaction decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Fluent in English required; additional European languages are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year