Consulting Sr Manager - Organizational Design & Transformation
CBRE
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Job summary
Qualifications
- 5-8 years of experience in management consulting or enterprise transformation.
- 3+ years in organizational design, process, or governance.
- Experience with corporate real estate or consulting to Workplace or Shared Services.
Responsibilities
- Lead organizational design and operating model engagements.
- Conduct process analysis and improvement initiatives.
- Develop and deliver client-ready solutions and deliverables.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Join CBRE as a Consulting Sr Manager – Organizational Design & Transformation. This role is ideal for a strategic advisor with deep expertise in organizational design, process mapping/governance, and enterprise transformation—ideally within the corporate real estate (CRE) domain.
CBRE is seeking a Consulting Sr Manager – Organizational Design & Transformation to join our high‑performing Americas Consulting team. As a Consulting Sr Manager – Organizational Design & Transformation, you will own the design and delivery of client‑centric solutions across high‑impact projects. You’ll work closely with Fortune 500 clients, CRE leaders, and cross‑functional teams to guide transformations that optimize structures, processes, and operating models.
- Lead organizational design and operating model engagements for enterprise real estate, including functional assessments, structure design, spans & layers analysis, and workforce modeling.
- Conduct end‑to‑end process analysis, mapping, and improvement initiatives, including governance framework design and implementation.
- Build and drive actionable change management strategies to accelerate adoption of new processes, structures, and technologies.
- Build comparative insights using CBRE and external data sets (cost, service levels, org constructs); distill findings into concise benchmarking reports that guide client investment and operating decisions.
- Facilitate partner interviews, develop workshops, and working sessions with executives, SMEs, and cross‑functional teams.
- Develop client‑ready deliverables including current/future state process maps, organization charters, governance tools, playbooks, and implementation roadmaps.
- Interpret and analyze data from surveys, assessments, and interviews to develop data‑backed insights and recommendations.
- Manage and mentor project teams; ensure high‑quality execution across multiple workstreams, clients, and geographies.
- Collaborate across consulting practices (e.g., workplace, portfolio strategy, tech & data) to deliver coordinated solutions.
- Preferred bachelor’s degree with 5‑8 years of relevant experience in management consulting or enterprise transformation, with 3+ years in org design, process, or governance. Advanced degree (MBA, MSOD, MPA, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Experience in corporate real estate (occupier‑side) or consulting to CRE/FM/Workplace/Shared Services.
- Background with top consulting firms or in‑house roles in large, matrixed organizations.
- Experience with process mapping.
- Preferred certifications: Prosci, Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), PMP/PRINCE2, CoreNet MCR/SLCR, SHRM‑SCP.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
- Strong analytical, storytelling, and partner influencing capabilities.
- Proven facilitation of workshops, steering committees, and working groups.
- High emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.
- Structured problem‑solver with consulting rigor and creativity.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity; driven to clarity and outcomes.
- Passionate about the future of work, real estate, and enterprise performance.
- Known for high standards, collaboration, and client‑centric mentality.
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.
CBRE is committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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.
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CBRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, age, or veteran status.
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