Program Manager

Overview

Program Manager

Job ID

Posted 05-Sep-2025

Service line: Advisory Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Property Management

Location(s): Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America

What You'll Do

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop project timelines, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with key collaborators; guide cross-functional projects end-to-end using a formal process; facilitate the development of project charters, integrated timelines and risk/mitigation trackers; ensure all functions stay on schedule and issues are resolved or advanced; collaborate with the core team to develop solutions, risk mitigations, and manage the project team through implementation, completion, stabilization, and handover.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Facilitate regular governance meetings (Kick Offs, Readiness Reviews, Weekly Control Calls, Steering Committee Calls, Lessons Learned); present routine reports including status, project metrics, and updated Gantt charts; explain difficult or sensitive information to collaborators; work to build consensus and reach agreement; proactively identify risks and mitigation plans.
• Process & Improvement: Deploy organizational processes and procedures and provide recommendations for improvement; review business requirements and other documentation to identify and resolve cross-initiative dependencies and ensure consistency of approach; establish new techniques to help the team meet objectives.
• Team Management & Collaboration: Coach others and share knowledge; convey performance expectations and solve problems; lead by example consistent with CBRE RISE values; guide the team through applying knowledge of practices and procedures; collaborate to develop solutions, manage risk, and hand over upon completion.
• Operational Resilience: Maintain composure and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations; proactively mitigate stress and make sound decisions under deadlines.
• Administrative & Operational: Provide project content and administrative support as required; manage planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department; ensure personal and team outcomes positively impact customer objectives.
• Impact & Decision Making: Impact customer, operational, project, or service activities within the team and related teams; work within broad guidelines and policies; apply in-depth knowledge to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with a minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. PMP or CAFM certification preferred.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information; willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and Smartsheet; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.
• Professional background with systems implementations, mergers/acquisitions, re-engineering, or other large/complex projects preferred; deep operational knowledge in complex organizations preferred; international work experience is a plus.
• Sophisticated math skills; ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Program Manager position is $115,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Program Manager position is $125,000 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. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)