PROGRAM MANAGER

CBRE is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to support project planning, management, and execution activities for client the Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Team. Though the programs span global regions, the primary focus of the role is to support program execution in North America. A US-based role is preferred.
The Program Manager will partner with WHS’s customer and stakeholder teams to verify and track business needs, drive collaboration, manage project reporting through written updates, establish and track metrics, and mitigate project risks. The successful candidate will be a natural self-starter, and invent and simplify where needed (such as improving reporting and tracking mechanisms, or optimizing work flows and other project resources). The role requires an individual adept at navigating ambiguity and conflicting priorities who can earn trust with global teams and maintain a high level of integrity.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects that span technical and non-technical teams, maintaining schedule and milestone trackers, and providing weekly, data-driven status updates to all levels of technical acumen and leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Business or related field
Experience managing projects and interacting with cross-functional teams
5-7 years of experience in complex program management and implementation with proven ability to design workable solutions and drive programs to successful implementation
Experience leading large-scale projects and programs
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Superior written and verbal communication skills including proven ability to effectively manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with external business partners and internal teams
Proficient in project management software (such as Asana or Jira) and Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

MBA or Master’s Degree or other advanced degree in in Construction, Architecture, Engineering or related field Fulfillment/Distribution design, planning, execution experience
Proficient in dashboarding and visualization tools like QuickSight or Tableau
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Ability to manage a team of internal subject matter expert stakeholders and external vendors
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Track and report on project and program performance, key metrics, and improvements / lessons learned through dashboards, newsletters, and white paper contributions
Scope, validate, and establish project initiatives and plans that solve group or stakeholder challenges that have been prioritized to be solved
Execute individual and team projects, anticipating project risks with mitigation plans
Facilitate/run weekly alignment meetings on program-specific updates
Drive visualization and dashboarding of key metrics to a single-source-of-truth
Initiate/facilitate major project kick-offs and drive execution until completion and handoff
Drive/follow up on project line item and milestone-level delays
Collects inputs and coordinates with stakeholders
Report out regular project updates to Program Leads, and escalate milestone-level project issues that are impacting project schedules
Innovate and drive better Project Management tools, systems, and processes
Manage vendors in completing deliverables that meet CBRE quality standards and reporting progress of work completed