Senior Consultant Strategic Programme Management

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

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate services provider is seeking a Senior Consultant in Strategic Programme Management to lead client engagements and develop programme strategies. This role requires proven consulting and programme management experience, particularly in managing senior clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a structured approach to problem-solving. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals and impact major industry projects while working in the Greater London area.

Qualifications

• Proven consulting experience within a major management consultancy.
• Experience in managing senior clients and stakeholders.
• Articulate with strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and prepare deliverables on time.
• Engage with clients to understand their strategic objectives.
• Develop Programme Strategy & Planning on engagements.
• Track and manage risks, actions, issues & decisions.

Skills

Consulting

Programme management

Client engagement

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised qualifications in programme/project management

Job description

Senior Consultant - Strategic Programme Management

Role Purpose

The CBRE Strategic Transformation team brings market-leading expertise to help clients navigate complexities to develop successful business strategies, make informed decisions, implement robust programmes and utilise the best technologies to unlock value and achieve sustainability from their real assets across real estate and infrastructure. Our clients are Investors, Developers, Occupiers, Operators and Public Bodies across all sectors. We work across the full lifecycle, from strategic inception to implementation, operation and exit.

The team comprises a diverse blend of business strategy, strategic programme management, business transformation and change, digital and real asset advisers drawn from top-tier business consulting and professional services firms. Client service excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. We have a distinct, inclusive and entrepreneurial culture, whereby each individual is encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential, working together respectfully and collaboratively as a cohesive team. Everyone in the team, from junior to senior levels, brings something distinct to our group and our clients, and everyone has a voice in how we shape and grow our business and work together.

Strategic Programme Management (SPM) is a key competency area within Strategic Transformation. It turns strategy into reality by helping clients to structure, plan and implement complex business programmes and companywide transformation programmes, whilst tracking benefits to deliver intended outcomes. SPM works collaboratively alongside clients, often as part of an integrated team. These clients span a diverse range of sectors, including technology, financial services, food & beverage, energy, transport, etc. Services include defining programme strategies and designing programme outcomes through to end-to-end strategic programme delivery. Alongside this, SPM also provides best practice process optimisation and governance services helping clients drive efficiencies and effectiveness in their RE structures.

With strong growth in demand for our SPM services, Strategic Transformation is looking to expand our SPM team at Senior Consultant level. Real estate sector experience is welcome but not vital, and enquiries from candidates with relevant experience in other sectors and contexts is of interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and prepare deliverables on time and to a high quality, as well as lead on discrete pieces of work within projects/workstreams
• Engage with clients to understand their strategic objectives, priorities, opportunities and constraints
• Lead the development of Programme Strategy & Planning on engagements, designing the outcomes and planning progressive delivery
• Use quantitative and qualitative methods to assess client situations and devise recommended programme strategies and structures through which to implement client initiatives successfully
• Based on these programme strategies and structures, help to develop clear, robust, integrated programme plans including interdependencies and milestones tracking
• Lead the development of bespoke Governance & Controls solutions for clients driving process optimisation
• Deliver PMO functions including: Development of programme dashboards & progress reports; Cross-workstream stakeholder engagement & management; Development of programme-wide communications plans; Produce risk/issue management strategies
• Lead successful delivery of programmes to achieve key milestones and desired outcomes through effective engagement and coordination of multi-disciplinary workstreams
• Track and manage risks, actions, issues & decisions, devising mitigation plans and raising escalations as appropriate
• Provide regular, consistent and accurate progress reporting to key stakeholders
• Map and track programme benefits
• Work with specialists across CBRE to help achieve best-in-class solutions
• Help to build relationships of trust with clients, and identify business development opportunities
• Support proposals and pitches, and development of market-facing material (e.g., thought leadership)
• Support internal CBRE reporting and operational processes

Person Specification/Requirements

• Proven consulting and programme management experience working within a major management consultancy or other relevant business environment, focused on programme management planning and delivering transformational change across various industries
• Experience in managing and engaging with senior clients and internal stakeholders
• Recognised qualifications/accreditations in programme/project management preferred (MSP, APM, P3O)
• Articulate with good written and oral communication skills, including experience of preparing client reports and presentations
• Structured approach to problem-solving
• Attention to detail and commitment to achieving high quality client deliverables
• Good interpersonal skills and a genuine belief in collaboration

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values—respect, integrity, service and excellence—and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realise your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Opportunities

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