Business Operations & Strategy Director, Property Management

About the Role:

As Property Management (PM) Business Operations and Strategy Director, you will extend the reach of the Global President across our global PM business. You will take on the strategic, operational and communications work that frees the Global President to focus on the highest-value priorities, and you will make sure leadership decisions turn into action across regions and functions.

The role reports to the Global President, Property Management, and has no direct reports.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Partnership to the Global President

• Represent the Global President in guiding teams on strategic decisions, translating direction into concrete, actionable next steps

• Act as a sounding board for leaders across the organization, helping them understand the broader business, gathering feedback and removing roadblocks

• Prepare materials for the Global President, including board and executive committee materials, strategy decks and business plans

• Partner with the Communications team to draft messaging in the Global President's voice, including organization announcements, speaking points and critical messages to the business

Leadership Team Cadence and Effectiveness

• Own the leadership team's operating rhythm, including offsites, all-hands sessions and annual and quarterly planning cycles

• Run leadership meetings from agenda to follow-up, capturing decisions and action items and making sure owners deliver

• Partner with the Global President to strengthen the effectiveness and cohesion of the executive leadership team

Strategic Projects

• Own strategic projects end-to-end, such as leading a major organizational design initiative, supporting a large client pursuit or standing up a new strategic capability

• Pitch in on projects owned by other teams to keep them moving efficiently and effectively

• Lead special projects and other responsibilities as assigned by the Global President

What You’ll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 8-12 years of total experience, with a foundation in consulting, investment banking or corporate strategy and substantial subsequent experience operating inside a large, complex organization. In lieu of a degree, ca combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to read and interpret financial statements, build and stress-test financial models, and engage credibly in budget, forecast and long-range planning discussions

• Strong strategic and problem-solving skills, with a track record of setting and executing short- and long-term plans and the ability to break down complex, ambiguous problems and land clear, well-supported recommendations for the Global President

• Pragmatic and execution-oriented, comfortable getting into the operational detail, owning the hard parts of delivery and driving work through to completion

• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed enterprise primarily through influence, building buy-in from senior leaders across geographies and functions who don't report to you and moving work forward amid scale, complexity and competing priorities

• High emotional intelligence and a natural ability to connect people, build trust quickly and form genuine relationships

• A strong ethical compass and the directness to share your view with senior leaders and peers, including telling the Global President when you think they're wrong

• Enjoyment of a strategic supporting role, with a bird's-eye view of a large, complex organization, close work with senior leadership and impact that shifts between highly visible and behind-the-scenes work

• Experience establishing, monitoring and reporting against KPIs at an enterprise level

• Experience with organizational design or large-scale transformation initiatives strongly preferred

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $190,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $225,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)