Program Manager- Risk EngineeringSolutions (RES)
JobDescription
CBRE is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to supportproject planning, management, and execution activities for Amazon's GlobalBuilding Design Risk & Recovery (GBDR) organization, with a primary focuson Risk Engineering Solutions (RES) program execution. GBDR brings togetherDisaster Recovery & Investigations (DRI), Building Design & Engineering(BD&E), and Risk Engineering Solutions (RES). Although programs span globalregions including North America, Europe, and expanding to Rest of World (Japan,Australia, Brazil, etc.), the primary focus of this role is North America andEurope. This is a US-based role, with a strong preference for candidates locatedin the Central or Eastern time zones.
The Program Manager will partner with RES, DRI, and BD&Ecustomer and stakeholder teams to verify and track business needs, drivecross-functional collaboration, manage program reporting, establish and trackmetrics, and mitigate project risks. The successful candidate is a naturalself-starter and problem solver who invents and simplifies where needed, suchas improving risk assessment tracking mechanisms, optimizing program workflows,and streamlining vendor management processes. The role requires someone adeptat navigating ambiguity and conflicting priorities who can earn trust withglobal teams while maintaining a high level of integrity. This individualshould be comfortable operating autonomously while seeking regular input andfeedback from a multitude of stakeholder groups.
The ideal candidate will have a background in architecture orengineering with experience managing commercial/industrial design andconstruction projects that span technical and non-technical teams. Thisindividual should be comfortable managing and tracking program plans andproject updates to provide weekly/monthly data-driven status updates across alllevels of leadership.
Responsibilities
- Track and report on RES program performance,key metrics (cost of risk reduction, cost savings/avoidance, response timerates), and lessons learned through dashboards, newsletters, and white papercontributions
- Scope, validate, and establish programinitiatives that address RES stakeholder challenges across natural hazards assessments,risk audits of existing facilities, and new technology development and testingin support of these programs
- Autonomously manage and facilitate weeklyalignment meetings on RES program-specific updates with product/software development,finance, engineering, preconstruction, procurement, and third-party vendorstakeholders
- Drive automation of RES manual workflows bydeveloping and deploying agentic AI solutions, or identifying clear valuepropositions where AI is not preferred
- Support GBDR program execution as needed,including tracking Engineering Risk Assessment (ERA) findings, Natural HazardDue Diligence assessments, and construction risk audit pilot sites
- Partner with BD&E to ensure DRI and RES learningsand corrective/preventative actions (CAPAs) are tracked and integrated intodesign standard updates
- Independently manage and influence withoutauthority to drive completion of deliverables that meet quality and safetystandards, tracking progress and reporting on work completed
- Identify and drive improvements to in-house toolsby partnering with product development teams, recommending user stories,driving product roadmaps, and conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering,Architecture, Construction, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in complex programmanagement and implementation, with proven ability to design workable solutionsand drive programs to completion
- Experience managing projects that spantechnical and non-technical teams across multiple geographies
- Demonstrated ability to work independently ina fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, including managing competingpriorities across concurrent active incidents or programs
- Superior written and verbal communicationskills, with proven ability to manage, influence, negotiate, and communicatewith external business partners and internal stakeholders at all levels
- Proficient in project management software(such as Asana or Jira), AI prompting and basic agentic development (Claude,Quick, ChatGPT, Gemini) and Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, Master's degree, or advanced degree inConstruction, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in dashboarding and visualizationtools such as Amazon Quick or Tableau
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)or equivalent certification
- Experience managing cross-functionalstakeholder teams and external vendor relationships in high-urgencyenvironments
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Program Manager, RES position is $105,000 annually [or $50.48 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Program Manager, RES position is $125,000 annually [or $60.09 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
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