EMEA PMO Lead
CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend have joined forced at the beginning of the year.
We plan, design and manage projects of any size and complexity, in any industry sector and in more locations than any other company in the world.
We are seeks a highly experienced and results-oriented European PMO Lead to spearhead the successful delivery of real estate projects for a key global client across the European region.
This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing project execution, managing a team of project managers, fostering strong client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in project management, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the European real estate market, driving strategic alignment and operational excellence within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Role Summary
The PMO Lead will provide programme management leadership for the following programmes:
Account wide utilities data collection and baselining programme
Asset collection, verification, and condition assessment surveys
Safety programme
Quality & Audit programme
Technical Compliance Programme
Pre-employment screening programme
Transition site access
Provisioning and new-joiner process
Account knowledge management
Training & development
Account communications and engagement plan
Alliance development planning
Some or all programmes above may be applicable, and new programmes may be added or removed depending on the needs of the account.
Working within the above programmes, the PMO Lead will typically:
Set out and manage the terms of reference and success criteria for each project
Draft a project plan for agreement by the account leadership team setting out the delivery phasing of each component of the programme
Determine the resource needs and SME engagement required for each element of the programme
Be responsible for bringing best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement ideas and initiatives to the account leadership team for agreement / approval
Liaise with client team representatives where necessary to drive programme delivery
Provie robust, accurate, and up to date programme reporting to the account leadership team, escalating any issues or roadblocks in a timely fashion
Work with in-country operational teams to drive programme delivery, assess progress, and resolve issues
Work with the account leadership team to identify, plan, and delivery Alliance Development Plan objectives
Manage programme risk to ensure the desired outcomes of each project are achieved.
Experience Required
Be highly organised, self-motivated, and well-organised, able to problem solve using their own initiative.
Detail oriented and highly focused on driving results within the overall programme
Work well remotely and in a fast-paced programme environment
Take responsibility for completing tasks, and raise roadblocks and issues asap
Work well with the wider team, and provide support to deliver the programme objectives
Bring new ideas to the team, focused on delivering better outcomes for our client, CBRE, and our teams
Strong communication skills
Strong Influencing Skills
High level knowledge of Facilities Management
Strong communicator, able to work as part of a team and independently.
Ability to manage various stakeholders, FM teams, Engineering Teams, account leadership team, client representatives etc.
Ability to lead a multifaceted program with independent component projects
Good analytical ability, encompassing critical thinking, evaluation and decision making
Good budget management skills including forecasting and cost control
Proficient in Microsoft Office and any other software relevant to Program Services Management
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to gain exceptional experience working on a large scale, multi country account with a wide variety of projects, programmes, and initiatives.
Please be advised that effective January 1, ****, 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 CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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