Real Estate Program Manager

About the position

Anthropic is looking for a Real Estate Program Manager to help support our new office expansion initiatives, drive our portfolio optimization through data-driven analysis and strategic planning, and create new programs that support us through our rapid growth. In this role, you'll combine analytical expertise with practical real estate strategies to support our growing portfolio, manage occupancy planning, and support expansion initiatives. You'll work closely with facilities teams, business partners and our brokerage team to maintain robust analytics dashboards, develop space forecasting models, and create strategic recommendations that shape Anthropic's workplace evolution. In addition, you will help codify our real estate program, design standards and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of real estate portfolio strategy
• Assist in due diligence for new location selections and lease negotiations
• Analyze potential expansion opportunities and prepare financial models and presentations
• Create scenario planning models to evaluate different growth options
• Build and maintain real estate analytics platforms to track key performance metrics, including occupancy costs, utilization rates, and workplace effectiveness
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for leadership on portfolio performance, trends, and recommendations
• Work with broker partners to conduct market research and competitive analysis to support location strategy decisions
• Maintain and analyze occupancy data across the corporate portfolio, tracking utilization metrics and identifying optimization opportunities
• Develop and manage space forecasting models to support business unit growth and changing workplace needs
• Create and maintain occupancy reports, dashboards, and visualizations to inform strategic decision-making
• Coordinate internal moves and space modifications, ensuring minimal business disruption
• Partner with facilities teams to implement move strategies and space modifications
• Track and manage move-related expenses and vendors
• Maintain accurate floor plans and space assignments in workplace management system
• Document real estate implementation processes, design standards and standard operating procedures for new offices
• Serve as a Program Manager, in conjunction with our internal IT/Security partners, to deliver office renovations and new office deliveries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, or Finance
• 8-10 years of experience in corporate real estate or workplace strategy
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and workplace management systems
• Experience in CAD/space planning software
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams at all levels of an organization
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple Real Estate and Workplace projects and deadlines independently
• Strong track record leading complex workplace initiatives and implementing strategic real estate portfolio solutions

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Real Estate or Business
• Professional certifications (CoreNet, IREM)
• Experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Flexible working hours
• Lovely office space for collaboration
• Optional equity donation matching