Global Program Manager, Risk Engineering (RES)

CBRE, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Program Manager to lead North America and Europe RES initiatives within the GBDR organization. You will coordinate across RES, DRI, and BD&E teams to track needs, drive collaboration, and manage program reporting.

The role requires an engineering/construction background, 5+ years in complex program management, and proficiency with Asana/Jira, AI prompting, and stakeholder communications. Domestic travel may occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in complex program management with end-to-end delivery.
• Experience managing cross-geography projects across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong communication to influence, negotiate and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with Asana or Jira, AI prompting, basic agentic development, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Track RES program performance, key metrics, and lessons learned via dashboards and updates.
• Define program initiatives addressing RES stakeholder challenges and risk assessments.
• Lead weekly alignment meetings with product/software, finance, engineering, and procurement.
• Automate manual RES workflows and explore AI-enabled improvements.
• Support GBDR execution by tracking ERA findings and hazard due diligence assessments.
• Ensure CAPAs are tracked and integrated into design updates.
• Influence deliverables and report progress while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with product teams to propose features, user stories, and UAT.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Asana / Jira

AI prompting / agentic development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Business, or related field

MBA or Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Amazon Quick (dashboarding)

Job description

CBRE seeks a Program Manager to lead North America and Europe RES initiatives within the GBDR organization. You will coordinate across RES, DRI, and BD&E teams to track needs, drive collaboration, and manage program reporting.

The role requires an engineering/construction background, 5+ years in complex program management, and proficiency with Asana/Jira, AI prompting, and stakeholder communications. Domestic travel may occur.