Principal Strategy & Operations Lead

Energy Innovation Corp; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Mentorship from leaders

Job summary

CBRE Group in Salinas, CA seeks an Assistant Principal to lead initiatives with a pragmatic, results-driven mindset. You’ll own end-to-end initiatives, manage cross-functional workflows, and drive outcomes with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning—new hires ship real work in week one, and you’ll be supported by mentorship from senior leaders. Equity participation is available as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Strong attention management and written communication.
• Judgment seasoned by at least 8 years of real consequences.
• 9+ years building trust the slow, unglamorous way.
• Unhurried problem-solving that doesn't wait for permission.
• 10+ years owning outcomes, not just completing tasks.
• Comfort with part-time arrangements and the rhythms of a candidly-kind workplace.

Responsibilities

• Field curveballs from Salinas clients without losing the thread
• Stitch together Innovation and Cross-Functional Collaboration into one coherent workflow
• Own one slice of CBRE Group's general mission end to end
• Carry general knowledge that doesn't live in any wiki yet
• Track key metrics and report findings to your manager each week

Skills

Attention Management

Written Communication

Judgment

Trust-building

Problem-solving

Owning outcomes

Adaptability to part-time arrangements

Job description

CBRE Group in Salinas, CA seeks an Assistant Principal to lead initiatives with a pragmatic, results-driven mindset. You’ll own end-to-end initiatives, manage cross-functional workflows, and drive outcomes with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning—new hires ship real work in week one, and you’ll be supported by mentorship from senior leaders. Equity participation is available as part of the compensation package.