Process Improvement Sr Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k)

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Process Improvement Sr.

Manager to lead a team driving high-visibility, complex initiatives that reduce defects across products and processes. The role sits within Continuous Improvement & Client Performance, focusing on risk reduction, program governance, and cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable efficiency gains and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5–8 years of supervisory experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees and oversee recruitment.
• Coordinate daily team activities, set schedules, and cross-train staff.
• Research processes and document a roadmap for future process improvements.
• Manage project pipeline, create project plans, business cases and cost-benefit trackers.
• Provide updates to clients and senior management and resolve escalated issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Staffing & development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Process Improvement Sr. Manager, you manage a team of individuals responsible for highly visible and complex process improvement initiatives.

This job is part of the Continuous Improvement & Client Performance function. They are responsible for reducing the risk of defects in all products and processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Research and gain understanding of current processes. Formally document and maintain a roadmap for future advanced process improvement opportunities.
• Manage project pipeline and assign responsibilities to the team. Create and maintain project plan, business case and cost benefit trackers, training, and communication plan.
• Provide project updates to both clients and Sr management and resolve escalated issues.
• Identify equipment and systems that can be modified or applied to improve operation efficiency, product quality. Stay up to date on new technologies and industry trends.
• Approve the allocation of resources and budget appropriately. Create and review the new scope of work. Adhere to compliance with the Master Service Agreement.
• Develop and implement a risk management and mitigation plan, including Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity. Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department. Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior supervisory experience required. Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification required.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE?

CBRE provides medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) from your start date including 15 days of PTO and 11 holidays.

Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.

Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company!

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.

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: 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).

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