Global Risk Engineering Programs Lead

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

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to support planning, management, and execution for Amazon's Global Building Design Risk & Recovery (GBDR) organization, focusing on Risk Engineering Solutions (RES) program execution in North America and Europe.

The role partners with RES, DRI, and BD&E teams to verify needs, drive collaboration, track metrics, and mitigate risks while delivering data-driven status updates to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in complex program management and implementation
• Experience across technical and non-technical teams in multiple geographies
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in project management software (Asana or Jira), AI prompting and basic agentic development, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Track RES program performance and key metrics with dashboards and newsletters
• Define RES initiatives addressing stakeholder challenges from hazards, audits, and testing
• Lead weekly RES alignment meetings with product, finance, engineering, procurement, and vendors
• Advance automation of RES workflows with AI solutions where feasible
• Support GBDR with ERA findings, hazard due diligence, and risk audits
• Coordinate with BD&E to capture learnings and update design standards
• Manage deliverables and maintain quality and safety standards
• Identify opportunities to improve in-house tools and drive product roadmaps

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Excellent communication

PM software (Asana/Jira)

AI prompting & agentic development

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree

PMP certification

Tools

Asana

Jira

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to support planning, management, and execution for Amazon's Global Building Design Risk & Recovery (GBDR) organization, focusing on Risk Engineering Solutions (RES) program execution in North America and Europe.

The role partners with RES, DRI, and BD&E teams to verify needs, drive collaboration, track metrics, and mitigate risks while delivering data-driven status updates to leadership.