Program Management Leader

Cushman & Wakefield

. Provide supplemental governance, organization and operational control for the client’s corporate real estate leaders .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $127,500 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced project management skills with a focus on corporate real estate governance, operational control, and strategic direction. Proficient in analyzing performance data, managing client relations, and ensuring compliance with project delivery expectations.

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Advanced Project Management SkillsClient Relations ExpertiseFinancial Reporting KnowledgeScheduling ProficiencyProcess Compliance Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisRisk AssessmentCapital PlanningProcess Mapping

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsHighly OrganizedStrong Analytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMS ProjectSmartsheetPowerBI

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreeProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Corporate Real EstateGovernanceOperational ControlStakeholder EngagementPerformance Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide supplemental governance, organization and operational control for the client’s corporate real estate leaders
Enact Cushman & Wakefield best practices for Project Management Delivery
Provide corporate real estate COE operational governance and oversight
Provide capital planning governance and oversight
Provide scheduling support for specific and critical projects
Develop and implement a global framework for corporate real estate service delivery
Partner with TIAA CRE functions and stakeholders to develop program-level controls and governance across the project lifecycle
Monitor service provider performance against KPIs and SLAs, identify gaps and escalate issues
Oversee controls specialists and technical resources developing reports, dashboards, playbooks, process maps and templates
Engage third-party project managers to assess compliance with project delivery expectations
Track and report process compliance, data integrity and remediation recommendations
Develop and facilitate the end-to-end global capital planning process
Facilitate project pipeline intake and prioritization
Support scenario analyses, data consolidation, quarterly re-forecasting and commercial reviews
Analyze monthly performance data and identify capital plan variances and exceptions
Conduct schedule analysis, risk assessment and schedule management for approximately seven key projects
Validate schedule assumptions, logic and inputs with project teams, general contractors and stakeholders
Provide written schedule assessments and aggregated leadership reports
Identify process compliance gaps and provide quality assurance
Participate in project-specific meetings and travel to project sites as needed
Manage internal and external relationships and supporting resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field
Five or more years of related experience
Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business
Expert in client relations, client management and consulting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction
Software skills: Microsoft Office applications, MS Project, Smartsheet, PowerBI
Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area
Up to 50% travel
Master's degree or Certification a plus
Two or more years of personal management experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay