Global Program Manager - Risk Engineering Solutions

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

Job summary

CBRE seeks a detail-oriented Program Manager to lead planning, management, and execution for the Global Building Design Risk & Recovery (GBDR) organization, focused on RES program delivery in North America and Europe. This is a US-based role with a preference for Central or Eastern time zones.

You will partner with RES, DRI, and BD&E to track business needs, drive cross-functional collaboration, manage reporting and risks, and advance automation and vendor management across complex design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in complex program management and implementation
• Experience managing projects spanning technical and non-technical teams across geographies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Superior written and verbal communications skills with external partners and internal stakeholders
• Proficient in project management software (Asana or Jira), AI prompting and basic agentic development (Claude, Quick, ChatGPT, Gemini) and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Track and report on RES program performance, key metrics, and lessons learned through dashboards, newsletters, and white papers
• Scope, validate, and establish program initiatives addressing RES stakeholder challenges across natural hazards assessments, risk audits, and new technology development
• Autonomously manage and facilitate weekly alignment meetings on RES updates with cross-functional stakeholders
• Drive automation of RES manual workflows through AI solutions or clear value propositions
• Support GBDR program execution, including ERA findings, Natural Hazard Due Diligence, and construction risk audit sites
• Partner with BD&E to ensure learnings and CAPAs are tracked and integrated into design updates
• Independently manage and influence to drive completion of deliverables meeting safety standards
• Identify and drive improvements to in-house tools by partnering with product teams, proposing user stories and conducting UAT

Skills

Engineering background

Architecture background

Construction background

Program management experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management tools (Asana/Jira)

AI prompting basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Business

MBA or advanced degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Asana

Jira

Microsoft Office

AI prompting tools

Job description

CBRE seeks a detail-oriented Program Manager to lead planning, management, and execution for the Global Building Design Risk & Recovery (GBDR) organization, focused on RES program delivery in North America and Europe. This is a US-based role with a preference for Central or Eastern time zones.

You will partner with RES, DRI, and BD&E to track business needs, drive cross-functional collaboration, manage reporting and risks, and advance automation and vendor management across complex design and