AI, Technology & Innovation Director - EST

CBRE Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Global Technology Lead to drive AI, analytics, and workplace tech initiatives across the enterprise. You will oversee pilots, governance, and reporting while managing a team of five technology professionals across EMEA and the US.

The role emphasizes data ethics, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with executives to translate technical insights into strategic business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in staffing, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, and rewarding performance.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive information and manage performance expectations.
• Leadership skills to set and achieve targets with cross-department impact.
• In-depth knowledge of Google Office products (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead technology scouting, evaluation, and solution benchmarking for AI and analytics.
• Plan, execute, and govern pilots with clear objectives and success metrics.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate pilot outcomes and business impact.
• Ensure data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance across initiatives.
• Directly manage and develop 5 Technology professionals across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Innovation

Learning agility

Diversity & Inclusion

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

**Position Summary**This position is responsible for driving the research, piloting, and implementation of innovativetechnology solutions—including artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, and workplaceapplications—to optimize data governance, facilities operations, sustainability, businessoutcomes, and workplace experience.The Global Technology Lead will oversee the full lifecycle of technology innovation: fromscouting and evaluating emerging solutions, to managing pilots and scaling successfulinitiatives, to ensuring robust data collection, analysis, governance, and stakeholder reporting.Additionally, the role includes direct management and development of 5 Technologyprofessionals, fostering a high-performance team culture aligned with CBRE RISE's values.**Key Responsibilities****1. Technology Scouting and Solution Evaluation**● Lead the identification, research, and evaluation of innovative technology solutions (AIapplications, Robotics, predictive analytics, low-code-no-code applications, workplaceenhancement, etc.) relevant to facilities management, engineering and workplaceexperience objectives.● Conduct comprehensive technology scouting by leveraging patent and literaturereviews, market analysis, and benchmarking against industry leaders and peerorganizations.● Develop business cases and recommendations for technology adoption, includingcost-benefit analysis, ROI projections, and alignment with strategic priorities.**2. Pilot Program Management and Implementation**● Design, plan, and execute pilot programs for selected technology solutions, ensuringclear objectives, success metrics, and stakeholder alignment from inception.● Manage cross-functional teams and external partners during pilot execution, ensuringroles, responsibilities, and deliverables are clearly defined and met.● Lead the analysis of pilot and operational data to extract actionable insights, validatehypotheses, and inform decision-making.● Develop and maintain reporting dashboards that provide real-time visibility into keyperformance indicators (KPIs), pilot outcomes, and business impact.● Ensure data governance, ethical use, and regulatory compliance in all data-relatedactivities, including adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant frameworks.**3. Client Engagement and Pilot Results Delivery**● Synthesize and deliver pilot results, insights, and recommendations to a diverse set ofstakeholders, including executive leadership, operations teams, and external partners.● Develop and present clear, actionable reports and presentations that translate technicalfindings into business value and strategic guidance.● Champion a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement across alltechnology innovation initiatives.**4. Team Leadership and Analyst Development**● Directly manage, mentor, and develop 5 Technology professionals across EMEA and theUS, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional growth opportunities.● Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture that encourages innovation,accountability, and continuous learning.**5. Governance, Compliance, and Regulatory Oversight**● Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and governance processes.● Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with technology pilots andimplementations, including technical, operational, legal, and reputational risks.● Develop and enforce policies and procedures for ethical AI use, data privacy, security,and bias mitigation.**What You’ll Need:**● Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, acombination of experience and education will be considered.● Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching,mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention ispreferred.● Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, conveyperformance expectations, and handle problems.● Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multipledepartments results within a function.● In-depth knowledge of Google Office products. Examples include Docs, Sheets, Gmail,etc.● Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindsetAdditional Competencies● Innovation and Creativity: Ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and drivecontinuous innovation.● Learning Agility: Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.● Diversity and Inclusion: Commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitableteam environment.**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 realize 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.**Disclaimers**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the USA without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $175,000.00 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $200,000.00 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.• Benefits for Full-Time Employees• Corporate welfare benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, life and AD&D insurance• 401(k) Plan• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays are available as established by Company policySobre a CBRE Group, Inc. A CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), uma empresa Fortune 500 e S&P 500 com sede em Dallas, é a maior empresa mundial de serviços e investimentos imobiliários comerciais e uma prestadora líder de serviços de infraestrutura crítica. A empresa conta com mais de 155.000 colaboradores que servem clientes em mais de 100 países. A CBRE presta serviços através de quatro segmentos de negócio: Advisory (arrendamento, vendas, originação de dívida, gestão hipotecária, avaliações); Building Operations & Experience (gestão de instalações, gestão imobiliária, espaços flexíveis e experiência, infraestrutura crítica); Project Management (gestão de programas, gestão de projetos, consultoria de custos); Real Estate Investments (gestão de investimentos, desenvolvimento). Visite o nosso website em www.cbre.com.