Senior Technical Program Manager - Core CRM Platform

Job-ID: 249372Category: Information TechnologyLocation: Chicago, IL, United States; Dallas, TX, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-12At Newmark, we are a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers. Our mission is to make it easier to lease, buy or sell properties in the retail, office, multifamily, industrial, student housing or hospitality sectors, our team is equipped to guide clients through the real estate process and more rewarding for everyone.Building your career? Build it better at Newmark. Join us and help change the world of real estate.The Senior Technical Program Manager for the Core CRM Platform owns the foundation that enables our sales teams to operate with connected data, consistent workflows, and reliable insights. You’ll be responsible for shaping a platform that is stable, scalable, and flexible to support high-quality execution across retail and foodservice teams.Your work will focus on evolving the CRM to deliver a connected, intuitive experience; aligning workflows, data, and integrations that power how sales teams plan, execute, and sell across 12-15 global regions. You’ll partner closely with sales teams, engineering, and data teams to modernize how information moves through the system, strengthen data quality, and transform the CRM configuration model to power a modern sales experience across teams.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys transformative platform product management, clarifying the essential capabilities, simplifying the ecosystem, and shaping the CRM as a connection point that enables great sales experiences. You will help position the CRM platform as a catalyst for better planning, execution, and decision making across the organization.QualificationsKey Qualifications8+ years in program or product management or related fields (engineering, design, data, research)Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experienceDemonstrated success shaping and shipping digital products that meet user needs and deliver business impactProficiency in modern discovery and delivery practicesStrong analytical thinking, with comfort using data and experimentation in decision makingClear, compelling communication across technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to balance multiple priorities and make thoughtful trade-offs in complex environmentsPreferred QualificationsExperience building or managing platform products that serve multiple teams or business unitsFamiliarity with CRM systems or customer-data platforms (any technology stack)Exposure to integration design, data modeling, or workflow orchestrationSkillsProduct Thinking - Connects user needs, business context, and technology into clear direction.Customer Insight - Builds deep understanding of behaviors and workflows; translates insight into opportunities.Analytical Judgment - Defines success metrics, uses data to focus the team, and applies experimentation to validate decisions.Influence & Communication - Brings clarity to ambiguity and guides alignment across teams.Execution Excellence - Balances long-term direction with near-term delivery; ensures quality, speed, and reliability.Learning Mindset - Adapts to new information; embraces iteration and continuous improvement.Collaborative Leadership - Builds strong partnerships with engineering, design, data, and operations; fosters inclusive teamwork.Agile Methodology, Application Development, Business Processes, Business Value Creation, Change Management, Influencing, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Process Improvement Plans, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Strategic IT, Vendor Management, Waterfall ModelSalary Range Language:The expected base salary for this position ranges from $1,50,000/- to $1,90,000/- annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.). Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.ResponsibilitiesPlatform Product Ownership & StrategyOwn the vision, outcomes, and roadmap for the Core CRM Platform that underpins sales execution across retail and foodservice teamsDefine the most important platform problems to solve, balancing stability, scalability, and flexibilityEstablish clear success metrics tied to platform reliability, data quality, adoption, and downstream experience enablementBuild new pathways to utilize the CRM to drive new sales experiencesDiscovery & DeliveryLead discovery through system analysis, partner input, data review, and experimentation to identify the highest-leverage platform improvementsTranslate insight into a clear, prioritized roadmap and well-defined product requirementsPartner closely with engineering to deliver platform capabilities that are robust, extensible, and aligned to long-term architecture goalsUse performance data and feedback to guide iteration, reduce friction, and improve platform health over timePlatform Enablement & IntegrationImprove the architecture, data flows, and integrations that power the sales experienceStrengthen data quality, consistency, and accessibility across systemsDefine a configuration model that supports different sales motions and teams without introducing unnecessary complexityEnsure the platform enables downstream product teams to build high-quality sales experiences efficientlyCollaboration & InfluenceAlign with sales, engineering, data, and adjacent product teams on priorities, dependencies, and shared outcomesCommunicate platform trade-offs and decisions with clarity, especially where stability, speed, and flexibility must be balancedContribute to a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement within the product organizationAbout the companyNewmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark. Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.