Organizational Design Consultant/Manager

CBRE; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is expanding its Organization Design Consulting practice and seeks a manager-level consultant to partner with C-suite executives within Fortune 500 corporate real estate organizations.

You will design future-ready operating models, structures, governance, and workforce strategies to help organizations evolve and perform at their best. This role is part of CBRE’s Client Consulting function, focusing on advisory services related to real estate operations and investments, and will

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience in organization design, operating model design, organizational effectiveness, workforce transformation, or related disciplines.
• Ability to maintain an in-office presence at least one day per week to foster team collaboration and professional engagement.
• Knowledge of organization design methodologies, governance frameworks, and operating model development.
• Experience facilitating executive workshops and presenting recommendations to senior leadership teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize multiple sources of information into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization design and operating model projects supporting transformation, growth, M&A, restructurings, and workforce planning.
• Assess current-state org structures, spans, and decision rights to improve effectiveness.
• Develop future-state designs, governance models, and reporting structures aligned with strategy.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions to gather requirements and build alignment.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify opportunities and support recommendations with insights.
• Create implementation plans and transition strategies for adoption of new models.
• Collaborate with HR, Talent Management, Finance, and business leaders to ensure scalable, sustainable solutions.
• Provide project management and leadership for organization design initiatives with milestones and risk management.

Skills

Org Design

Operating Model

Facilitation

Project Management

Data Analysis

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Team:

CBRE is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment company. CBRE's Organizational Design Consulting practice helps companies identify where structure is holding them back and build something that actually supports where they're going. As we expand our Organization Design, Change & Transformation practice, we are seeking a manager-level consultant who is passionate about helping organizations evolve, transform, and perform at their best.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Organizational Design Consultant/Manager, you will partner with C-Suite executives and senior leaders within fortune 500 corporate real estate organizations to design future-ready operating models, organizational structures, governance frameworks, and workforce strategies.

This job is part of the Client Consulting function. They are responsible for the Advisory services in relation to real estate operations and investments.

What You'll Do:

• Lead organization design and operating model projects that support business transformation, growth initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring efforts, and strategic workforce planning.
• Assess current-state organizational structures, spans and layers, role clarity, decision-making frameworks, workforce composition, and operating model effectiveness.
• Develop future-state organization designs, governance models, reporting structures, and role definitions that align with business strategy and operational objectives.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions to gather requirements, evaluate organizational challenges, and build alignment around recommendations.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify organizational effectiveness opportunities and support recommendations with fact-based insights.
• Develop implementation plans, change impacts, and transition strategies to support successful adoption of new organizational models.
• Partner with Human Resources, Talent Management, Finance, Corporate Real Estate, and business leaders to ensure organization solutions are scalable and sustainable.
• Provide project management and engagement leadership for organization design initiatives, including work planning, milestone tracking, risk management, stakeholder communications, and deliverable development.
• Create executive-level presentations and reports that communicate findings, recommendations, business cases, and implementation roadmaps.
• Support job architecture, role design, accountability frameworks, and organizational governance initiatives as needed.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of organization design methodologies, operating model frameworks, and organizational effectiveness principles to solve complex business challenges.
• Coach team members and project participants by sharing expertise and leading best practices in organization design and workforce transformation.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE Rise values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities across multiple functions and business units.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies while exercising independent judgment.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information to senior leaders and stakeholders.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience in organization design, operating model design, organizational effectiveness, workforce transformation, management consulting, human capital consulting, or related disciplines. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to maintain an in-office presence at least one day per week to foster team collaboration and professional engagement.
• Knowledge of organization design methodologies, workforce planning, governance frameworks, decision rights, role design, and operating model development.
• Experience facilitating executive and stakeholder workshops and presenting recommendations to senior leadership teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize multiple sources of information into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading workstreams or serving as an engagement lead on complex initiatives.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions and challenge conventional approaches.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring:

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers:

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

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

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

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.