Position Summary
This position is responsible for driving the research, piloting, and implementation of innovative
technology solutions-including artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, and workplace
applications-to optimize data governance, facilities operations, sustainability, business
outcomes, and workplace experience.
The Global Technology Lead will oversee the full lifecycle of technology innovation: from
scouting and evaluating emerging solutions, to managing pilots and scaling successful
initiatives, to ensuring robust data collection, analysis, governance, and stakeholder reporting.
Additionally, the role includes direct management and development of 5 Technology
professionals, fostering a high-performance team culture aligned with CBRE RISE's values.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technology Scouting and Solution Evaluation
• Lead the identification, research, and evaluation of innovative technology solutions (AI
applications, Robotics, predictive analytics, low-code-no-code applications, workplace
enhancement, etc.) relevant to facilities management, engineering and workplace
experience objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive technology scouting by leveraging patent and literature
reviews, market analysis, and benchmarking against industry leaders and peer
organizations.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for technology adoption, including
cost-benefit analysis, ROI projections, and alignment with strategic priorities.
2. Pilot Program Management and Implementation
• Design, plan, and execute pilot programs for selected technology solutions, ensuring
clear objectives, success metrics, and stakeholder alignment from inception.
• Manage cross-functional teams and external partners during pilot execution, ensuring
roles, responsibilities, and deliverables are clearly defined and met.
• Lead the analysis of pilot and operational data to extract actionable insights, validate
hypotheses, and inform decision-making.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards that provide real-time visibility into key
performance indicators (KPIs), pilot outcomes, and business impact.
• Ensure data governance, ethical use, and regulatory compliance in all data-related
activities, including adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant frameworks.
3. Client Engagement and Pilot Results Delivery
• Synthesize and deliver pilot results, insights, and recommendations to a diverse set of
stakeholders, including executive leadership, operations teams, and external partners.
• Develop and present clear, actionable reports and presentations that translate technical
findings into business value and strategic guidance.
• Champion a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement across all
technology innovation initiatives.
4. Team Leadership and Analyst Development
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop 5 Technology professionals across EMEA and the
US, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional growth opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture that encourages innovation,
accountability, and continuous learning.
5. Governance, Compliance, and Regulatory Oversight
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and governance processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with technology pilots and
implementations, including technical, operational, legal, and reputational risks.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for ethical AI use, data privacy, security,
and bias mitigation.
What You'll Need:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a
combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching,
mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is
preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey
performance expectations, and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple
departments results within a function.
• In-depth knowledge of Google Office products. Examples include Docs, Sheets, Gmail,
etc.
• Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset
Additional Competencies
• Innovation and Creativity: Ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and drive
continuous innovation.
• Learning Agility: Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable
team environment.
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.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the USA without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $175,000.00 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $200,000.00 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.
• Benefits for Full-Time Employees
• Corporate welfare benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays are available as established by Company policy
