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Role Description
As a Portfolio Manager you will make an impact on virtually all aspects of the management of your assigned portfolios. You will leverage your experience to assist with a variety of financial and operational responsibilities covering the end-to-end asset cycle. You will act as a business partner to increase the profitability of the assets, liaising with sales, operations, finance and legal.
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Oversight of one or more assets (site) NTT GDC Global data center portfolio comprising both stabilized operational assets and in very selected cases development assets.
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Work with Business case team / FP&A team and other functions (sales, power management, operation, accounting, etc.) to generate the required baseline for decision-making to utilize for the benchmarking and tracking of asset performance against.
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Understanding and challenging the underlying assumptions that impact this required baseline will be fundamental when providing oversight for assigned assets.
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Track monthly performance (asset level P&L), initiate and lead Task Force meetings per asset under considerations, establish regular asset evaluation, monitor Improvement plan execution.
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Work closely with the Finance, Procurement, Sales, Product and Operations teams along with other relevant NTT GDC asset/project stakeholders to facilitate the portfolio optimization and provide strategic recommendations on asset (optimize, divestment, close).
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Implement and track asset optimization projects to increase profitability by bringing together financial and technical recommendations to impact the revenue, expenses and investment of a given asset.
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Manage and optimize rent and lease reviews with a focus of either tracking to the asset’s planned performance or implementing an improvement plan to get the asset back on track.
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Through collaboration with the technical asset management and other key stakeholders develop an Asset Book (Building Management Plan) with dimensions such as asset age, square footage details, high-level equipment overview, expected TCO, and targeted asset strategy considering the client mix.
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Give data driven recommendation based on the best-case studies [internal and external] in asset operations and drive the implementation of them to all other relevant assets.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Proven record in Finance, background in reporting, accounting, forecasting & budgeting with a tendency to act as a ‘business partner’.
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Demonstrated experience in commercial real estate infrastructure investment or asset management with an understanding of the factors influencing asset performance.
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Understanding of the business of Real Estate (and ideally data centers, data center operations, design & engineering, pre-sales/sales) and a strong analytical skillset to apply that understanding.
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An understanding of machinery & equipment is a distinct advantage when collaborating with the operations team and communicating asset specific nuances which may impact performance.
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Proven track record of working in internal and external cross-cultural and/or cross-functional project teams with the ability to conduct and prepare comprehensive and detailed data analysis and actionable output reports for stakeholders.
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English fluent required; additional languages are a distinct advantage.
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Ability to manipulate large data sets using advanced excel functions for extracting strategic insight.
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Strategic thinking individual with structured and target oriented approach.
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Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, and collaboration.
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Outstanding relationship-builder, both internally and externally.
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Ability to work in multinational and interdisciplinary teams.
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Technical mind-set with commercial acumen.
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Problem solver with a “can do” attitude.
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Ability to maintain own continual professional development.
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Effective communication skills, including the ability to present and communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance or related field.
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A master’s in finance or similar professional qualification such as CAIA/ACCA/CPA is a plus.
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Datacenter knowledge is preferred.
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Advanced skills in MS Excel and competent in the use of software products including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.
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Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
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PMP certification and/or Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black belt) certification preferred.
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8+ years of relevant financial portfolio experience.
Physical Requirements
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Regularly moves equipment and other hardware up to 20 lbs.
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Frequently move about inside and outside of data center / facility.
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Remain stationary for long periods of time.
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Ascend / Descend a ladder and perform duties atop a raised platform.
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Position self in small spaces.
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Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
Work Conditions & Other Requirements
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Exposure to varying temperatures and loud noises.
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Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
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Travel required 10% of time.
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Ability to perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection.
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Being present on site.
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Proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is required to effectively communicate with our English-speaking clientele and team members.