Sr. Manager, Acquisitions & Divestitures

$135,512 - $203,268/Yr

Weyerhaeuser - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

Forestry and Logging

About the position

The Senior Manager, Acquisitions & Divestitures (A&D) is a pivotal role within Weyerhaeuser's Corporate Development organization, specifically in the A&D team. This team is tasked with managing Weyerhaeuser's extensive portfolio of assets, which includes strategy development, asset valuation, and the execution of value-accretive transactions. The A&D team collaborates across various sectors of Weyerhaeuser, including Timberlands, Real Estate, Energy & Natural Resources, Natural Climate Solutions, and Wood Products, to optimize capital and maximize value from the company's 11-million-acre portfolio. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dedicated team of industry professionals who have successfully managed a world-class timber and forest products portfolio. Over the past three years, the team has executed transactions exceeding $1.8 billion, significantly enhancing cash flows and total portfolio value, while also deploying $1 billion in disciplined investments aimed at increasing the value of timber holdings through 2025. The Senior Manager, A&D is expected to bring a blend of transactional experience, business acumen in forest products, and a passion for working within a high-performance team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, capable of building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships, and will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to senior leadership. Weyerhaeuser is committed to developing its people, aligning with its vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-business and cross-functional teams to evaluate the portfolio across all US regions and identify and evaluate acquisition and divestiture candidates consistent with portfolio strategy.
• Lead acquisition and divestiture transactions through arranging and overseeing due diligence and underwriting activities, including assessing property data, researching operational considerations and legal encumbrances, designing and coordinating physical and legal due diligence, and supporting closing and post-closing procedures.
• Build and cultivate strong relationships across an external network of trading partners, consultants, service providers, and other transaction stakeholders.
• Cultivate strong internal relationships to lead highly effective cross-functional teams and deliver on project timelines.
• Engage with third-party transaction service providers, including negotiating related contracts.
• Monitor the industrial timberland market and analyze comparable sales and market trends in strategic timber markets.
• Develop and present recommendations to A&D team leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Finance, Real Estate or a related field.
• Graduate degree in Business or Forestry preferred.
• 7 years in Forestry or Natural Resource Investments with experience leading scale transactions.
• Commitment to Weyerhaeuser Values: Safety, Integrity, Citizenship, Sustainability, and Inclusion.
• Experience organizing and leading project teams in a cross-disciplinary environment.
• Comfortable constantly learning and rapidly assimilating feedback.
• Critical thinker who is highly curious and a creative problem-solver with demonstrated ability to collaborate, act with urgency, and be accountable.
• Results oriented, highly organized, and able to efficiently manage concurrent projects and prioritize to meet competing deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience delivering presentations.
• Professional presence and resolve to garner support and facilitate work across different levels in the organization with ability to influence outcomes that drive positive change.
• Comfortable working independently and able to translate strategic guidance into tactical solutions.
• Proven ability to develop innovative solutions to continuously improve tools and processes.
• Adept in Excel, proficient in Power Point and Word.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Support for personal volunteerism and sponsorship of diversity networks.
• Mentoring and training and development opportunities.
• 401k plan with a paid company match and an annual contribution equal to 5% of base salary.
• Paid vacation for up to 3 weeks during the first year of employment, with additional vacation accrual after six months.
• Eleven paid holidays per year and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.