PMO Lead: Strategic Delivery & Team Leadership

CBRE, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Project Management Office Lead to manage a team of Project Managers and drive delivery across multiple projects. You will oversee planning, procurement, contracting, execution, governance, and closeout while maintaining strong reporting and compliance with PMO standards.

You will lead strategic transformations, manage risks, and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align projects with CBRE’s business priorities.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant project management experience preferred.
• LEED AP, PMP, and CCM designations are preferred.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Project Managers, including hiring, onboarding, coaching and performance management.
• Coordinate daily operations, assign resources, and manage workloads to meet objectives.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery from planning to closeout across a portfolio.
• Design and maintain cross-portfolio reporting frameworks for governance levels.
• Drive strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with methodologies and governance.
• Monitor portfolio risks, dependencies, and resource constraints; manage escalations.
• Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, billing, and P&L oversight.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align execution with business priorities.
• Serve as escalation point for Senior Project Managers; provide guidance on complex issues.
• Uphold high standards for delivery, stakeholder engagement, and governance.
• Continuously improve PMO methodologies and delivery standards.
• Apply broad business acumen to achieve goals across teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Budgeting & forecasting

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365 apps

AI productivity tools

Copilot

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Project Management Office Lead to manage a team of Project Managers and drive delivery across multiple projects. You will oversee planning, procurement, contracting, execution, governance, and closeout while maintaining strong reporting and compliance with PMO standards.

You will lead strategic transformations, manage risks, and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align projects with CBRE’s business priorities.