Global Project Controls & Data Governance Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Project Controls Specialist to manage project controls, data governance, and reporting across real estate projects. You will collaborate with PMO teams, finance, and IT to ensure consistent delivery and data integrity.

The role emphasizes governance, standardized playbooks, dashboards, and training to drive transparency and efficiency. 3+ years PM governance exp. PMP/PMI-CP a plus; PowerBI and MS Office proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years directly related experience in a project governance or PMO-support role.
• Significant knowledge of project and change management methodologies (PMP/PMI-CP a plus).
• Experience managing budgets, cost, and profitability for a client/account.

Responsibilities

• Develop/maintain centralized project controls and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with client finance for cost reporting and standardized dashboards.
• Provide regular project reporting and performance analytics to senior management.

Skills

Influence without authority

Executive-level communication

Data governance mindset

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Tools

PowerBI

MS Office

TRIRIGA

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Project Controls Specialist to manage project controls, data governance, and reporting across real estate projects. You will collaborate with PMO teams, finance, and IT to ensure consistent delivery and data integrity.

The role emphasizes governance, standardized playbooks, dashboards, and training to drive transparency and efficiency. 3+ years PM governance exp. PMP/PMI-CP a plus; PowerBI and MS Office proficiency preferred.