EMEA Data Transformation Lead (AI & Analytics)

Cushman & Wakefield; Neuilly-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Neuilly-sur-Seine is seeking a Data & Transformation Project Manager, EMEA, to lead cross-functional initiatives across Research, BI, and Data Operations. You will drive data capability improvements and oversee tools, processes, and data quality across Europe.

Reporting to the Head of Data Operations EMEA, you will manage change, communicate progress to senior stakeholders, and foster adoption of AI‑enabled solutions across France and the broader region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in commercial real estate, consulting, data project management, or operational roles, with regular use of AI tools applied to business processes.
• Experience in transformation or change management projects, including tool/process adoption across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Solid understanding of data models and structures, with working knowledge of SQL to query, validate, and troubleshoot data independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data issues into clear, business‑relevant language.
• Genuine curiosity for automation and AI, with a track record of identifying and piloting practical use cases (e.g., workflow automation, AI‑assisted data entry/QA, RPA).

Responsibilities

• Lead Data projects across the EMEA region, including initiatives leveraging Artificial Intelligence and automation.
• Lead and deliver innovation and transformation projects, from scoping through to measurable business impact.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize Data tools and processes to enhance business performance and analytics capabilities.
• Structure and maximize the value of real‑estate data used by Business, Research, and Transaction Services teams.
• Improve the end‑to‑end data lifecycle, from data entry and capture, to reporting, to how Research, Business, and BI teams consume and act on data.
• Manage and continuously improve data quality, investigating, validating, and resolving issues independently.
• Support the deployment of new tools and processes across the organization, with structured change management: training, communication plans, and stakeholder alignment.
• Anticipate and manage resistance to change, adapting rollout approaches to different business lines and levels of data maturity.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Research, Data, Innovation, and Business teams across France and the wider EMEA region.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders and non‑technical audiences, including steering committee reporting.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

SQL

AI & automation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business / Real Estate / PM / Data applied to Business

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Power Automate

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Neuilly-sur-Seine is seeking a Data & Transformation Project Manager, EMEA, to lead cross-functional initiatives across Research, BI, and Data Operations. You will drive data capability improvements and oversee tools, processes, and data quality across Europe.

Reporting to the Head of Data Operations EMEA, you will manage change, communicate progress to senior stakeholders, and foster adoption of AI‑enabled solutions across France and the broader region.