Partnerships Lead

Talent Partnerships Lead (Technical & Military Pipelines) This role is designed for a builder. As a Talent Partnerships Lead, you will ownthe strategy and execution of external talent pipelines that directly impactstaffing outcomes across critical roles, including Maintenance Technicians,Controls Engineers, and apprenticeship pathways. This position exists to movethe organization beyond reactive recruiting by creating sustainable, scalablesources of talent aligned to both current demand and future workforce needs. You will lead the development of partnershipswith military transition programs, technical schools, workforce developmentorganizations, and community-based pipelines to unlock new and underutilizedtalent pools. This role carries a strong business development component,requiring you to identify, establish, and scale new partnerships that drivemeasurable hiring outcomes. You will operate at the intersection ofTalent Acquisition, Operations, and Workforce Planning, using data to informstrategy and guide investment decisions. This role requires strong businessacumen, the ability to translate workforce data into actionable insights, andthe confidence to influence senior stakeholders. This is a high-impact role with significantresponsibility and autonomy. You will have the opportunity to build, test, andscale new initiatives from the ground up, with ownership over both strategy andmeasurable outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design and execute a partnerships strategy focused on building consistent pipelines for Maintenance Technicians, Controls Engineers, and apprenticeship programs Align pipeline strategy to workforce planning inputs, including attrition trends, hiring forecasts, and critical hire dates Identify gaps in current sourcing channels and implement scalable solutions to improve candidate flow and quality Support employer branding initiatives through events, community engagement, and partnership-driven visibility Military Hiring & Transition Programs Build and manage relationships with military transition organizations such as Hiring Our Heroes and Operation Mission Next Develop structured pathways for transitioning service members into technical roles, including skill translation, training alignment, and onboarding readiness Scale military hiring initiatives to improve conversion, readiness, and long-term retention Partnership Strategy & Reporting Act as a business development lead for talent, identifying and securing new partnerships that expand access to skilled technical talent Establish and grow relationships with technical schools, trade programs, apprenticeship organizations, and workforce development partners Own the full lifecycle of partnerships from identification and onboarding to performance management, expansion, and renewal Evaluate and prioritize partnerships based on hiring impact, scalability, and return on investment Track and report on partnership ROI, including cost per hire, conversion rates, time to fill impact, and retention outcomes Provide recommendations on training and partnership spend to ensure investments aligned to highest-impact pipelines Continuously optimize resource allocation toward programs that deliver measurable hiring outcomes Build and maintain standardized reporting that provides visibility into pipeline health by role, region, and business unit Develop dashboards and reporting tools (Power BI, Excel) to track partnership performance and forecast pipeline versus demand Translate data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership Drive improved data visibility across the organization to enable faster, more informed staffing decisions Basic Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, workforce development, partnerships, or business development Experience building pipelines for technical or skilled trade roles such as Maintenance Technicians or Controls Engineers Experience supporting military hiring or veteran talent initiatives Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Ability to operate independently and manage multiple strategic initiatives Proficiency in Power BI, Excel modeling, or similar reporting tools Ability to travel a minimum of 25% to support external relationship building, site engagement, hiring events, and overall stakeholder partnership Why This Role Matters This role directly impacts the organization’s ability to achieve and sustain full staffing across critical operations. By building long-term, scalable talent pipelines and driving strategic partnerships, this role reduces hiring risk, improves workforce stability, and enables long-term business growth. 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. 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