EMEA PMO Lead

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc., a leader in real estate services, is seeking an EMEA PMO Lead in Greater London. This position focuses on enhancing project delivery within the life sciences sector through strategic project execution and compliance with governance standards.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse capital project portfolio, establish robust management frameworks, undertake stakeholder engagement, and promote continuous improvement. A Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience in project management, particularly in life sciences, is essential. Familiarity with ESG principles is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's preferred.
• Experience in PMO or project management in life sciences.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise capital project portfolio.
• Create and maintain centralised project management playbook.
• Champion project management standards and reporting frameworks.
• Streamline and standardise tendering processes.
• Establish structured protocols for knowledge transfer.
• Act as primary liaison with external partners.
• Drive integration of ESG practices across projects.
• Capture lessons learned to inform future initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

ESG Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Join CBRE, a global leader in real estate services, dedicated to supporting a prominent life sciences client. We are looking for an EMEA PMO Lead to enhance project delivery and governance within our Programme Management Office (PMO).

In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic project execution. You’ll establish frameworks that standardise practices, ensure alignment with global strategies, and create impactful change in the life sciences sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Oversee and optimise a diverse capital project portfolio, aligning initiatives with strategic objectives and ensuring timely reporting on progress and risks.
• Digital Playbook Development: Create and maintain a centralised project management playbook, equipping teams with the tools and templates necessary for consistent project execution.
• Quality and Compliance: Champion project management standards and deliver transparent reporting frameworks that enhance accountability and quality across all initiatives.
• Tendering Excellence: Streamline and standardise tendering processes to ensure efficient procurement and compliance with global governance.
• Seamless Handover: Establish structured protocols for knowledge transfer and project handover to ensure operations run smoothly post‑completion.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between our organisation and external partners, fostering collaboration and monitoring project performance to ensure alignment.
• ESG Commitment: Drive the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices across all projects, ensuring sustainability is a core focus.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture valuable lessons learned from projects to inform future initiatives and foster a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Proven experience in PMO or project management within the life sciences or related industries.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with ESG principles is a plus.