Strategic Business Unit Leader - Growth & Operations

CBRE, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific seeks a Business Unit Leader to drive day-to-day BU delivery, growth, governance, and staff development. This role sits within GWS Local facilities management, serving diverse clients with service excellence.

You will lead strategy, customer relationships, operational performance, and process improvements, while promoting safety, quality, and financial discipline across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience. Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MBA or similar) are advantageous but not essential.
• Extensive leadership and operational experience within the relevant industry or function.
• Demonstrated success in managing teams, driving business performance, and delivering strategic outcomes in comparable roles.
• Proven ability to lead through complexity and change in dynamic environments.
• Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Highly responsive and accessible, with strong organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Builds and sustains high-performing teams through active coaching, feedback, and development planning.
• Confidently leads meetings, delivers presentations, and represents the business in client-facing or high-stakes environments.
• Persuasive communicator with the ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develops business and sales strategies aligned with market trends and economic forecasts.
• Builds strong customer relationships and external networks to promote CBRE in the marketplace.
• Aligns resources to support the growth of the business, balancing investment and returns.
• Monitors and drives performance through key KPIs and financial metrics.
• Delivers comprehensive BU reviews with validated data and insights.
• Prioritises the success of CBRE, the Division, and the BU in all decisions.
• Promotes a culture of quality, safety, and innovation.
• Leads by example in communication and professional standards.
• Identifies safety trends and implements proactive interventions.
• Ensures compliance with mandatory processes, including audits, risk assessments, and incident reporting.
• Maintains visibility and accessibility to the team.
• Ensures timely induction and training for all direct reports.
• Drives talent and succession planning for the Business Unit.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA advantageous

Job description

CBRE Asia Pacific seeks a Business Unit Leader to drive day-to-day BU delivery, growth, governance, and staff development. This role sits within GWS Local facilities management, serving diverse clients with service excellence.

You will lead strategy, customer relationships, operational performance, and process improvements, while promoting safety, quality, and financial discipline across the business.