About the RoleThe Senior Program Manager will be responsible for managing and facilitating a PMO program for our telecom/tech client to help coordinate the client's independent Project Management Organization.
This job is part of the Program Management function responsible for the creation and delivery of strategic programs representing major company initiatives.
What You'll Do Provide formal supervision to client PMO. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Oversee large cross-functional projects or programs from end to end using a formal process.
Ensure that all functions remain on schedule and any issues get escalated and resolved so that the program gets completed on time.
Manage internal and external relationships in support of programs.
Work with key stakeholders to develop solutions and guide project teams throughout delivery.
Create & distribute routine PMO reports, which include status reports and updated Gantt charts.
Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
What You'll Need - Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. PgMP or PMP certifications preferred
- Experience in client interfacing, staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, and appraising.
- The innovative mentality to develop PMO methods that go beyond existing solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions that have a broad impact on client's PMO.
- Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Why CBRE? - FORTUNE 500 #126
- FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list!
- Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!
- This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Vision Insurance
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
