Lead strategic planning initiatives for the corporate real estate portfolio to align with organizational growth and cost optimization goals • Lead process improvement efforts to streamline lease administration, approval workflows, and landlord communications, ensuring efficiency and compliance • Drive continuous improvement in lease approval workflows and data systems; identify opportunities for automation and better reporting • Manage the entire portfolio of leases, including oversight of renewals, expirations, and negotiations, ensuring accuracy and timely execution • Collaborate and anticipate needs of cross-functional teams (Operations, Legal, Development, Accounting, Finance and Facilities) to ensure lease terms support business objectives and operational needs • Facilitate engagement with consultants to support negotiated extensions and lease modifications, when necessary • Maintain and enhance the Lease Administration system, ensuring data integrity and leveraging analytics for decision-making • Review abstract and entry of new leases as well as lease renewals for accuracy • Analyze market trends and portfolio performance to recommend footprint optimization strategies • Manage landlord relationships and respond to ad hoc landlord and lease inquiries, providing strategic guidance and resolution • Prepare and deliver reports for executive leadership regarding lease status, opportunities, risks, and cost-saving initiatives • Lead the leasing function and the Lease Portfolio Manager role while also providing hands-on support to the organization as needed. The Corporate Real Estate Portfolio Senior Manager plays a strategic and hands-on role in managing Potbelly's nationwide retail lease portfolio.