Global IFM Transitions Lead

Cushman & Wakefield

. Lead and manage global transitions of Integrated Facilities Management services from current suppliers to Cushman & Wakefield .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $123,250 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Integrated Facilities Management transitions, project management, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on developing strategies, managing risks, and optimizing workflows. Proficient in leveraging analytics and predictive modeling to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

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Integrated Facilities ManagementProject/Program ManagementStakeholder ManagementRisk Mitigation StrategiesPresentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProcess MappingData AnalysisSMART Goals SettingResource ForecastingWorkflow OptimizationTransition Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Trend IdentificationService-Level Requirements DevelopmentAI-Driven Analytics

Soft Skills

People LeadershipCommunication SkillsExecutive PresenceAgilityCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Business SoftwarePredictive Modeling ToolsMachine Learning InsightsDocument Management SystemsGo-Live Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PROSCI CertificationBA/BSc DegreeMBA/Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Occupier Service LinesFacility ManagementIntegrated Portfolio ManagementEHSSustainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage global transitions of Integrated Facilities Management services from current suppliers to Cushman & Wakefield
Develop bespoke IFM transition strategies based on client contracts, platform resources, and RFI receivables
Adjust transition plan dates and deliverables
Lead executive-level internal and external client meetings
Lead key stakeholder teams across Platform, EHS, WX, and Sustainability
Develop presentation materials that clarify complex concepts and communicate insights
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Create and refine process maps and workflows
Present weekly content, key points, and risks to clients and stakeholders
Develop portfolio-wide site services matrices and service-level requirements
Analyze and prioritize client asset and preventive-maintenance data against incumbent data
Make recommendations based on C&W Global Standards
Develop portfolio-wide dispatch matrix strategies and prepare upload files
Partner with recruiting and HR to interview, select, and hire incumbent employees and new hires
Align with Finance and Procurement on go-live tools and training strategies
Perform go-live controls
Train and serve as IFM subject-matter expert for incoming staff
Develop welcome strategies, answer questions, and host onboarding training
Manage efficient storage, retrieval, and security of documents
Facilitate process development and program enhancement
Leverage AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling for risk detection, resource forecasting, and scenario planning
Use machine-learning insights to identify performance trends, optimize workflows, and standardize transition-program best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BSc degree
MBA / advanced degree in business or another applicable field highly desired
General understanding of occupier service lines, especially facility management, project management, and integrated portfolio management
5+ years of project/program management experience
Experience setting SMART goals and objectives and managing people, processes, and resources to deliver on time, on budget, and to required quality standards
People leadership, management, development, and stakeholder management experience
Strong executive presence and agility
Strong oral, written, communication, and presentation skills
Advanced customer service and management capabilities
Ability to work unsupervised within assigned goals, objectives, governance, and support frameworks
Technical proficiency in commonly used business software and applications
PROSCI certification desired but not required
Ability to attend meetings outside traditional working hours
Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
Ability to read and understand orally and written information
Ability to use a computer for up to 8 hours per day
Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time away from work
Unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay
Flexible remote work arrangement
Potential travel up to 20%