Strategy & Corporate Development Project Manager

Sonae Sierra is a fully integrated real estate company delivering end-to-end solutions across development, management, and investment. With over 35 years of experience, we manage more than €6.8 billion in assets across a diverse range of asset classes and have built a solid track record with leading investors and financial institutions.

Our international presence spans 36 countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, supported by a team of around 900 people. Guided by strong ethical principles and a deep commitment to sustainability, we are focused on long-term value creation, operational excellence, and growth.

At Sonae Sierra, you will thrive in an open-minded, multicultural community that values diverse perspectives and expertise. Here, you are empowered to own your journey, tap into a rich ecosystem of learning, and build a meaningful career shaping the future of real estate.

We are looking for a Strategy & Corporate Development Project Manager at Sonae Sierra.

You will join a team that works directly with Sierra's leadership to help shape and execute the company's strategic priorities. You will support senior management in their decision making and lead cross-functional initiatives across business units, combining strategic thinking, financial analysis and project management to turn complex challenges into clear recommendations and actionable plans.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic planning: support the definition and monitoring of Sierra's strategic plan and KPIs.
• Corporate development initiatives: identify, assess and execute value creation opportunities (e.g. growth avenues, M&A transactions).
• Executive decision support: prepare structured and decision-oriented presentations and recommendations for senior management, including ExCom and Board materials.
• Cross-functional projects: coordinate projects across business units, from problem definition to implementation planning.
• Business, financial, and market analysis: develop investment cases, financial models and market intelligence.
• Mobilise and align teams (internal and external) around objectives and responsibilities.

Soft skills

• Structured thinking and intellectual curiosity, turning complex problems into action plans and challenging the status quo constructively.
• Autonomy, proactivity and ownership, with ability to drive projects forward from start to finish.
• Ability to influence without formal authority and to mobilise teams around shared goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and defend recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Results-oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, M&A, investments, or similar roles.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating stakeholders.
• Financial and business modelling.
• Fluency in English.

What we offer

• Direct exposure to senior leadership, strategic decisions, and variety of projects across BUs.
• Dynamic, collaborative and can-do work environment.
• Training and career development plan.
• Hybrid working model and flexible hours.