Senior Portfolio Change Manager - CBRE
Annapolis, MD
About the Job
Senior Portfolio Change Manager
Job ID
185742
Posted
23-Sep-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Data Centers
Location(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
About the role
CBRE is looking for a Senior PMO Change Management Project Manager to support Change Management in a growing Global Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team supporting an expanding Data Center Construction portfolio! This role is client-facing and requires a high degree of influence, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive effective change management in a highly matrixed organization. This position responsibility is primarily to lead organizational change to enable successful implementation of the PMO’s strategy and initiatives, such as process improvements and implementation of supporting software tools needed to scale the portfolio, driving full stakeholder buy-in, adoption, and lasting behavioral change. This role focuses on the human side of change required to meet business needs, creating and implementing a change management strategy and plan aligned with change management principles and methodology, including managing stakeholders and developing communications.
+ Occasional travel to client sites
What you’ll do
+ Create and implement change management strategies and plans that drive collaborator engagement, improve employee adoption and usage while minimizing resistance, and increase measurable achievement of results and outcomes.
+ Establish transformation success measures and monitor progress, tracking and reporting trends and risks. To be effective, it is crucial for this role to strongly influence the client sponsors with standard methodologies to drive, lead, and sustain successful change.
+ Apply program management skills to help the team run communications of programs, projects, schedules, training material and deliverables and provide active support to other members of the PMO team with a variety of programs and process improvements. This role will support Program and Project Managers in integrating change management activities into their project plans.
+ Develop a comprehensive change management strategy tailored to the specific needs of our datacenter portfolio scaling efforts.
+ Assess the impact of changes on the organization and its collaborators, identifying key areas of focus and potential resistance.
+ Design and implement strategies to handle and mitigate resistance to change.
+ Build detailed change management plans that outline the steps needed to prepare, support, and help individuals and teams make successful transitions.
+ Act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders, providing guidance on change management standard processes.
+ Build strong relationships with key team members to gain agreement and support for change initiatives.
+ Conduct regular collaborator analysis to understand their needs, concerns, and level of commitment.
+ Develop and implement communication plans to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging throughout.
+ Design and deliver training programs to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to new processes and tools.
+ Supervise the progress of change initiatives and adjust strategies as needed to ensure successful adoption.
+ Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of change management efforts and supervise progress over time.
+ Find opportunities for continuous improvement in change management processes and practices.
+ Collect feedback from partners and use it to refine and enhance strategies.
+ Identify and manage risks associated with change initiatives, developing mitigation plans as necessary.
+ Address and resolve issues that may arise during the change process, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
+ Prepare and present regular reports on the status of change initiatives to senior leadership and partners.
+ Maintain comprehensive documentation of change management activities, including plans, progress reports, and lessons learned.
+ Additional responsibilities include developing and managing the PMO presentation messaging and content, intranet website, chatline, office hours and working with cross-functional teams to ensure fresh and accurate content is posted on all relevant PMO platforms.
What you’ll need
+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
+ Minimum of 7-10 years of proven experience within change management, with a focus on large-scale transformations in a complex, matrixed environment.
+ Solid track record of successfully leading change initiatives in a datacenter or technology-intensive industry.
+ Solid understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
+ Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to influence and build positive relationships with clients and collaborators at all levels of the organization.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and complete tactically.
+ Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is helpful.
+ Experience with project management tools/software and Google Suite.
Why CBRE?
+ FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for the 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!
+ The role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Vision Insurance
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior PMO Change Management Project Manager position is $145,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior PMO Change Management Project Manager position is $170,000 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.
The application window is anticipated to close on 9/27/2024 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Job ID
185742
Posted
23-Sep-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Data Centers
Location(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
About the role
CBRE is looking for a Senior PMO Change Management Project Manager to support Change Management in a growing Global Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team supporting an expanding Data Center Construction portfolio! This role is client-facing and requires a high degree of influence, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive effective change management in a highly matrixed organization. This position responsibility is primarily to lead organizational change to enable successful implementation of the PMO’s strategy and initiatives, such as process improvements and implementation of supporting software tools needed to scale the portfolio, driving full stakeholder buy-in, adoption, and lasting behavioral change. This role focuses on the human side of change required to meet business needs, creating and implementing a change management strategy and plan aligned with change management principles and methodology, including managing stakeholders and developing communications.
+ Occasional travel to client sites
What you’ll do
+ Create and implement change management strategies and plans that drive collaborator engagement, improve employee adoption and usage while minimizing resistance, and increase measurable achievement of results and outcomes.
+ Establish transformation success measures and monitor progress, tracking and reporting trends and risks. To be effective, it is crucial for this role to strongly influence the client sponsors with standard methodologies to drive, lead, and sustain successful change.
+ Apply program management skills to help the team run communications of programs, projects, schedules, training material and deliverables and provide active support to other members of the PMO team with a variety of programs and process improvements. This role will support Program and Project Managers in integrating change management activities into their project plans.
+ Develop a comprehensive change management strategy tailored to the specific needs of our datacenter portfolio scaling efforts.
+ Assess the impact of changes on the organization and its collaborators, identifying key areas of focus and potential resistance.
+ Design and implement strategies to handle and mitigate resistance to change.
+ Build detailed change management plans that outline the steps needed to prepare, support, and help individuals and teams make successful transitions.
+ Act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders, providing guidance on change management standard processes.
+ Build strong relationships with key team members to gain agreement and support for change initiatives.
+ Conduct regular collaborator analysis to understand their needs, concerns, and level of commitment.
+ Develop and implement communication plans to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging throughout.
+ Design and deliver training programs to equip employees with the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to new processes and tools.
+ Supervise the progress of change initiatives and adjust strategies as needed to ensure successful adoption.
+ Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of change management efforts and supervise progress over time.
+ Find opportunities for continuous improvement in change management processes and practices.
+ Collect feedback from partners and use it to refine and enhance strategies.
+ Identify and manage risks associated with change initiatives, developing mitigation plans as necessary.
+ Address and resolve issues that may arise during the change process, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
+ Prepare and present regular reports on the status of change initiatives to senior leadership and partners.
+ Maintain comprehensive documentation of change management activities, including plans, progress reports, and lessons learned.
+ Additional responsibilities include developing and managing the PMO presentation messaging and content, intranet website, chatline, office hours and working with cross-functional teams to ensure fresh and accurate content is posted on all relevant PMO platforms.
What you’ll need
+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
+ Minimum of 7-10 years of proven experience within change management, with a focus on large-scale transformations in a complex, matrixed environment.
+ Solid track record of successfully leading change initiatives in a datacenter or technology-intensive industry.
+ Solid understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
+ Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to influence and build positive relationships with clients and collaborators at all levels of the organization.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and complete tactically.
+ Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is helpful.
+ Experience with project management tools/software and Google Suite.
Why CBRE?
+ FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for the 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!
+ The role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Vision Insurance
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior PMO Change Management Project Manager position is $145,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior PMO Change Management Project Manager position is $170,000 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.
The application window is anticipated to close on 9/27/2024 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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