Portfolio Optimization Manager Jobs in California

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.

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

• 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

• 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 experience from firms specializing in corporate real estate strategy

• Have experience with international market entry and global portfolio optimization

• Have led major strategic initiatives such as headquarters relocations, portfolio consolidations, or market expansions