Operations Manager

CBRE; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a major telecommunications client in Madison, Wisconsin. This onsite role requires leading daily operations, managing budgets, and driving performance across facilities and workplace services.

You will build strong client relationships, supervise teams, oversee vendor performance, and deliver consistent service quality while ensuring safety and compliance. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3–5 years of experience in operations management, facilities management, workplace services, telecommunications, or related field.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, vendors, and client relationships in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting expenses, and driving operational performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound business decisions.
• Experience managing service delivery and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, KPIs, and SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client expectations and CBRE standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with client stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner for operational matters.
• Supervise and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Oversee vendor performance to meet SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
• Manage operational budgets, expenses, and financial reporting to support profitability.
• Coordinate and prioritize service requests, projects, and initiatives to meet business objectives and client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and client procedures.
• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support facility operations, maintenance, workplace services, and strategic projects.
• Develop contingency plans and support business continuity efforts to minimize disruptions.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to leadership and client stakeholders.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgets & Forecasting

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

MS Office

Customer focus

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

CBRE is seeking an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to support a major telecommunications client in Madison, Wisconsin.

Location: Madison, WI (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage daily operations, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client expectations and CBRE standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner and primary point of contact for operational matters.
• Supervise and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Oversee vendor performance, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and contractual obligations are consistently achieved.
• Manage operational budgets, expenses, and financial reporting to support profitability and cost-control objectives.
• Coordinate and prioritize service requests, projects, and operational initiatives to meet business objectives and client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and client procedures.
• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support facility operations, maintenance activities, workplace services, and strategic projects.
• Develop contingency plans and support business continuity efforts to minimize operational disruptions.
• Provide regular reporting and operational updates to leadership and client stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 3-5 years of experience in operations management, facilities management, workplace services, telecommunications, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, vendors, and client relationships in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting expenses, and driving operational performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound business decisions.
• Experience managing service delivery and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and functions.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the world's leading commercial real estate services and investment firm, supporting innovative workplace and facilities solutions for some of the world's most recognized organizations.

You’ll Benefit From

• A collaborative culture built on Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE)
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development, training, and leadership advancement opportunities
• The opportunity to support a major telecommunications client
• Exposure to large-scale operations and strategic business initiatives
• A workplace that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. CBRE does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application or interview process.

Disclaimers

This position supports a major telecommunications client in Madison, WI.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE is unable to provide sponsorship for this position at this time.