Strategic Corporate Initiatives Manager

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage is seeking a hands-on Corporate Initiatives Manager to join the team. In conjunction with the Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Partnerships, the Corporate Initiatives Manager will work closely with key internal and external constituents to support Public Storage’s broader corporate strategies. The role will provide unique exposure across the company’s best-in-class operations with a focus on developing and executing strategic projects through planning, project management, stakeholder communication, and performance tracking and analytics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop deep understanding of Public Storage’s business in support of cross-functional corporate teams and strategies
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and execute opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth
• Serve as liaison between executive leadership, internal teams, and external partners
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams including operations, technology, and property acquisitions and development
• Identify and manage external partnerships with industry and non-industry participants, VC firms, and proptech innovators
• Identify, create, and present business cases for new initiatives and partnerships to executive leadership team
• Develop strategies and project plans for initiatives, including objectives, timelines, resources, KPIs, and ROI estimates
• Manage project milestones in conjunction with internal and external teams
• Track initiative and partnership performance, identifying and remediating issues while leveraging successes
• Communicate ongoing progress and findings to stakeholders at various levels
• Serve as a positive ambassador of the Public Storage brand, both internally and externally

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years related experience, including corporate strategy, corporate development, program management, or related fields
• Track record of success in enhancing corporate performance through internal and external strategic initiatives and partnerships preferred
• Proven ability to lead initiatives with significant business impact
• Experience in identifying, analyzing, underwriting, and developing business cases for potential opportunities preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel, PowerPoint (additional skills with Tableau, SQL, and Python preferred)
• Strength of character and ability to communicate with internal and external colleagues at all levels through excellent analytical, verbal, written, and broader interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and organized with the ability to learn and work independently and collaboratively
• Strong work ethic and ability to support multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month. 

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**