Job Information
CBRE Digital Strategy & Innovation Director - Remote in Albany, New York
Digital Strategy & Innovation Director - Remote
Job ID
165152
Posted
07-May-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data & Analytics, Digital & Technology/Information Technology
Location(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
About the role
As a CBRE Digital Strategy & Innovation Director, you will assist with the oversight and governance of the digital strategy and innovation initiatives of our organization.
This job is part of the Digital Strategy & Innovation job function. They are responsible for overseeing the implementation of new digital e-business options.
What you’ll do
Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and mentor. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Coordinate and lead the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Assist with the development and implementation of digital strategies.
Guide innovation within the organization while implementing new digital products, services, and solutions.
Establish relationships with external partners and vendors to identify new technologies and trends.
Partner with small business units on new digital products, services, and solutions that meet customer needs.
Handle the department's budget and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within cost constraints.
Apply a robust knowledge of multiple subject areas, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to act while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems using the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job field.
Provide executive level mentorship on data strategy, governance and management
Serve as a technical liaison, translating business requirements into technical requirements for digital tools.
Oversee implementation of new digital products, including UAT and product governance
Work with client customers to align digital roadmap and strategy with encouraged deliverable
Evaluate new CBRE digital solutions for client stack applicability and efficacy
What you’ll need
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Experience leading a team of digital professionals.
Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and balance problems.
Leadership skills to set, lead and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mentality.
Extensive experience with BI tools (Tableau/PowerBI/Looker)
Advanced SQL
Knowledge of data engineering fundamentals
Strong data storytelling capabilities
Experience leading employee facing digital products and internal business tools
Ability to navigate complex organizational hierarchies and adjust communication style where necessary
Why CBRE?
CRBE offers excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision & Matching 401k program!
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
California, New York, Massachusetts, Colorado & Washington State Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The compensation range is about $150,000 to $225,000 annual base salary plus 15% target bonus. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.
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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
California, New York, Massachusetts, Colorado & Washington State Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience. The compensation range is about $150,000 to $225,000 annual base salary plus 15% target bonus. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.
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 recruitingaccomodations@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.
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