Program Manager

Job Information: Job Title: Technology, Data and Innovation Program Manager Global Level: GL-9 Job Family/Function: Data Management / Technology & Innovation About the Role: As the Technology, Data and Innovation Program Manager, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering comprehensive technology, data management, and AI solutions for a key client account. This role sits at the intersection of corporate real estate (CRE) data management and technical innovation. You will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of reporting, data pipelines, low-code application development, and AI-driven efficiency tools. You are responsible for balancing talent assignments to meet competing client needs while managing financial forecasting and budgeting for the program. What You’ll Do: Program Leadership: Oversee and manage the team responsible for technology, AI solutions, data analysis, and reporting. Ensure all projects align with client objectives and contractual service level agreements. Data & Analytics Oversight: Direct the production, maintenance, and support of ad-hoc reports, scripts, data pipelines, and dashboards that support the corporate real estate data management practice. Innovation & AI Strategy: Drive the development of AI tools to increase service effectiveness and efficiency. Continuously identify opportunities to modernize workflows and integrate new technologies into the client’s service ecosystem. Application Development: Supervise the design, build, and maintenance of low-code business applications (e.g., Google AppSheet). Manage the associated data pipelines and reporting structures for these applications. Resource Management: Balance team capacity and talent assignments to ensure competing customer needs are met on time and within scope. Financial Stewardship: Manage program-level financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking. Technology Governance: Track and oversee all technology implemented across the service offering, ensuring compliance, security, and scalability. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal partners and clients to translate business needs into technical solutions. Act as the primary point of contact for technology-related initiatives. Mentorship & Influence: Coach team members to develop expertise in technical disciplines. Model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, and effectively manage stakeholder expectations, even when interests diverge. Policy & Process: Apply advanced knowledge to design better methods for accomplishing departmental objectives. Work is guided by functional policies, but you will influence the design of internal procedures. What You’ll Need: Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience in technology program management, data operations, or a similar field. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Technical Proficiency: Strong familiarity with low-code/no-code solutions (e.g., Google AppSheet, Microsoft PowerApps). Proven experience with dashboarding and reporting platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar). Familiarity with the Google technology stack is preferred. Strategic Mindset: An innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions, with the ability to solve unique, complex problems having a broad business impact. Operational Skills: Experience with financial forecasting and resource allocation in a project-based environment. Soft Skills: Expert organizational skills, an inquisitive mindset, and the ability to persuade senior-level stakeholders. 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 realize your full potential. 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. Disclaimers Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 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 CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Workplace Program Mgr is $145,000 annually [or $69.71 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Workplace Program Mgr is $165,000 annually [or $79.33 per hour]. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada). CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans) #J-18808-Ljbffr