EMEA Principal Project Leader — Strategy & PM Excellence

CBRE Group, Inc.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Management Sr. Manager to lead a team delivering advanced management services across project lifecycles from initiation through completion.

You will guide day-to-day activities, ensure timely delivery, and support strategic objectives with strong leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing procurement, contracts, planning, tracking and execution, as well as billing and P&L oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; combination of experience and education will be considered.
• LEED AP, PMP and CCM designations preferred.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated information and convey performance expectations.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills for financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage 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.
• Oversee all phases of project management including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, and execution.
• Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Monitor billing, accounts receivable collection, expense monitoring and control, staffing, and full P&L to EBITDA.
• Work cross-functionally with other business lines to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
• Identify complex project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
• Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within the job discipline.

Skills

Staff leadership

Coaching and development

Performance evaluations

Recruiting and hiring

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

LEED AP

PMP

CCM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Management Sr. Manager to lead a team delivering advanced management services across project lifecycles from initiation through completion.

You will guide day-to-day activities, ensure timely delivery, and support strategic objectives with strong leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing procurement, contracts, planning, tracking and execution, as well as billing and P&L oversight.