Senior Vice President, Portfolio Strategy Consulting

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career. This role is a Remote arrangement from one of the States listed. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

About you

As the SVP of Portfolio Strategy Consulting, Global Occupier Services, you will be a senior, client-facing leader responsible for developing, selling, and leading client engagements focused on delivering high-impact, analytics-driven real estate advisory solutions. This role optimizes client portfolios, aligns locations with business objectives, drives operational and financial value, and strengthens the firm's position as a trusted industry advisor. You will partner closely with Global Occupier Services advisory teams to translate complex business and real estate challenges into actionable portfolio strategies, site selection guidance, business process improvements, and portfolio optimization recommendations. You are a recognized industry leader, with a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and executing complex, multi-market client engagements that incorporate organizational, operational, market, and financial analysis to support high-stakes decision-making.

In this role, you will…

• Lead BD efforts with prospective and existing clients, partnering closely with GOS Leasers, account managers, clients & solutions leaders to originate and win / expand new business.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to occupier clients, leading strategic discussions on portfolio optimization, location strategy, and workplace transformation.
• Translate complex client challenges into clear, actionable, and financially defensible recommendations.
• Drive revenue growth by deepening client relationships, expanding service offerings, and supporting high-value pursuits.
• Lead multi-market portfolio assessments, including consolidation, expansion, and optimization studies across national and global portfolios.
• Serve as a recognized thought leader in commercial real estate portfolio optimization, location strategy, site selection, and planning.
• Provide oversight for metro-market strategy consulting, ensuring consistency, rigor, and alignment with client objectives across regions.
• Develop and implement innovative methodologies, frameworks, and analytical tools to differentiate the firm's portfolio strategy offerings.
• Advise clients on corporate real estate organizational design, including portfolio governance, team structure, and operational processes to maximize efficiency and strategic impact.
• Guide clients in aligning their real estate organization with broader business objectives and portfolio goals.
• Lead business analytics, KPI development, and performance measurement initiatives to inform strategic portfolio decisions.
• Develop best-in-class business cases, including scenario analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, financial modeling, and market analysis.
• Ensure all client recommendations are quantifiable, defensible, and tied to measurable outcomes.
• Conduct detailed financial, operational, and market assessments to support portfolio decisions, site selection, and strategic planning.
• Translate complex datasets into actionable insights for executive-level clients.
• Manage and mentor portfolio strategy consultants and/or analysts.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with consulting, brokerage, and other practice teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation within the portfolio strategy practice.
• Demonstrate resilience under pressure, handling job stress effectively while interacting professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Act with honesty, integrity, and composure in all interactions, both internally and externally

What you bring

• 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate, consulting, or portfolio strategy advisory.
• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in economics, finance, accounting, business, real estate, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
• Deep experience in portfolio strategy, site selection methodology, portfolio optimization, and organizational design preferred.
• Experience advising complex real estate portfolios, including multi-location, regional, or global occupier strategies.
• Experience in portfolio optimization, metro-market strategy, site selection, organizational design, and incentives strategy preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in multi-disciplinary teams focused on multi-market or national-level real estate portfolios.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau); experience with IWMS and CAFM systems.
• Training or familiarity with process improvement methodologies, including Lean Thinking or Six Sigma, is a plus.
• Strong analytical and technical orientation with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Analytical thinker capable of big-picture analysis and calculated risk-taking.
• Effective communication style with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams while aligning them with organizational and client objectives.
• Focus on achieving measurable client impact through portfolio optimization, financial modeling, and organizational strategy

Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Approximate Compensation Range for Role: $195,268 to $225,000 Area/Location Specific: Various Locations Listed. Our Compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term/long-term disability.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match.
• Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually.
• Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.
• Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.
• Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.
• Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

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