AI & Data Strategy Director — Transformation Leader

CBRE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a D&T Strategy Director in Dallas to steer AI and data-driven transformation initiatives alongside a senior executive. You will shape strategy, translate it into concrete plans, and present credible recommendations to executive audiences.

The role emphasizes strategic storytelling, stakeholder influence, and delivering outcomes with CBRE RISE values, across technology, data, and transformation domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, economics, statistics, engineering or related quantitative discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• MBA highly preferred. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Professional experience in strategy, consulting, digital transformation; prior strategy consulting experience with top tier consulting firm highly valued (e.g. engagement manager / project leader at McKinsey, BCG)
• Demonstrated experience working with AI, Data and Digital & Technology, with a sharp instinct for what these capabilities mean for business strategy and competitive positioning.
• Exceptional ability to create compelling, visually polished presentations (PowerPoint) that communicate complex ideas clearly to executive and board-level audiences
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize data and research into crisp, executive-ready insights
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities with composure and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders; high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to represent the senior executive with credibility and professionalism
• Executive presence with the confidence to engage and advise at the most senior levels of the organization
• Mastery of business productivity tools including PowerPoint, Excel, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the senior executive across Strategic Initiatives including Technology, AI, Data and Transformation agenda
• Lead relevant strategic analysis on Digital & Technology initiatives. Distill complex topics into clear, actionable recommendations that inform decisions at the executive level and support executive communication.
• Convert strategic direction into concrete execution plans with defined success metrics and operational frameworks. Maintain accountability for outcomes, not just deliverables.
• Prepare and present strategic communications, briefing documents and verbal updates on Digital & Technology initiatives.
• Package CBRE's Digital & Technology and AI and Data transformation story for clients and internal audiences. Make the narrative credible, specific and relevant to each audience, whether a C-suite client or an internal business line leader.
• Build trusted relationships across business lines, technology teams, and external partners; serve as a connector and force multiplier for the executive's network and priorities.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

Skills

Strategy & consulting

AI & Data

Executive communication

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

CBRE is seeking a D&T Strategy Director in Dallas to steer AI and data-driven transformation initiatives alongside a senior executive. You will shape strategy, translate it into concrete plans, and present credible recommendations to executive audiences.

The role emphasizes strategic storytelling, stakeholder influence, and delivering outcomes with CBRE RISE values, across technology, data, and transformation domains.