Programme Manager | EMEA

Colliers International Deutschland Holding GmbH; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model in Warsaw

Private healthcare

6 extra parental leave days

Internal training program

International environment

Job summary

Colliers International Deutschland Holding GmbH in Poland is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the successful delivery of strategic fit-out programmes. You will partner with senior stakeholders and project leads to oversee multiple initiatives, ensuring governance, risk management, and delivery against budgets and timelines.

The role requires 3+ years of programme or fit-out experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Min. 3+ years of experience in programme or fit-out project management.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of fit-out project management methods and governance.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Willingness to travel and work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple fit-out projects and workstreams to align with strategic objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor programme plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage interdependencies.
• Prepare programme status reports and executive dashboards for leadership and clients.
• Monitor performance against KPIs, milestones and budgets.
• Identify, assess, and manage programme risks and opportunities.
• Support budgeting and governance, ensuring compliance across the programme.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance and service quality.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Real Estate, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Colliers International is a leading commercial real estate services company, providing a full range of services to real estate occupiers, developers and investors on a local, national and international basis. Services include brokerage sales and leasing (landlord and tenant representation), lease administration, real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing and research. We provide our services across the core sectors (office, industrial, retail and hotel) as well as many specialised property types.

Job Description

As a Programme Manager within our Occupier Services team, you will lead the successful delivery of strategic fit-out programmes that drive business transformation and operational excellence. Working closely with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and project leads, you will oversee multiple interconnected initiatives, ensuring effective governance, risk management, resource coordination, and benefits realization. Your leadership will be instrumental in aligning programme delivery with our strategic objectives while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the business.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple related fit-out projects and workstreams to ensure successful programme delivery and alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor programme plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage interdependencies between fit-out projects to ensure successful delivery.
• Prepare and present programme status reports, executive dashboards, and performance updates to senior leadership and clients.
• Monitor fit-out performance against KPIs, milestones and budgets.
• Identify, assess, manage, and upscale programme risks.
• Organize programme meetings, preparing agendas, action logs, and meeting documentation.
• Support programme budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, PMO governance standards, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance programme governance and service quality.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation and ensure effective document management throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Ensure successful programme closure.
• Provide guidance and support to Project Managers and project teams, promoting best practices, consistency, and effective programme delivery.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Employer.

Qualifications and experience

• Min. 3+ years of experience in programme or fit-out project management, with at least 1-2 years managing complex, cross-functional fit-out programmes.
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of fit-out project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage external stakeholders and clients.
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading change management initiatives and driving organizational improvements.
• Experience within commercial real estate, professional services, corporate occupier services, facilities management, or consulting is considered an advantage.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is essential; additional European languages are an asset.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to travel.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, international environment.

What we offer

• Full time position within our Occupier Services team.
• Hybrid model of work (Warsaw office).
• International environment, working in English.
• Private healthcare with rehabilitation, 6 additional days offyearly for parents, cafeteria programme and other benefits.
• Internal training program.
• Job in a company that cares about the sustainable development of the organization.
• Working in a company with the titles: Best Employer 2017 and 2019 awarded by Kincentric (formerly AON) and Investor in Human Capital 2019, 2021-2025.

Additional Information

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