Project Management Office Lead

CBRE; 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

About the Role:

As a CBRE Project Management Office Lead, you’ll manage a team responsible for providing advanced management services to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Project Managers through hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Coordinate daily team operations, assign resources, and manage workloads to meet project and departmental objectives.
• Lead all phases of project delivery across a portfolio of projects, including planning, procurement, contracting, execution, governance, and closeout.
• Lead the design and maintenance of cross-portfolio reporting frameworks, ensuring outputs are fitfor purpose at every governance level.
• Drive strategic transformation initiatives while ensuring compliance with project management methodologies and governance standards.
• Monitor portfolio performance, proactively managing risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and escalations.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, billing, accounts receivable, staffing, and P&L oversight.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align project execution with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for a team of Senior Project Managers, providing guidance and support to resolve complex project and operational challenges.
• Establish and maintain high standards for project delivery, stakeholder engagement, governance, and reporting across the project management team.
• Own and continuously improve PMO methodologies, governance frameworks, processes, and delivery standards.
• Apply broad business and functional expertise to achieve team, departmental, and organizational goals.
• Lead by example through CBRE RISE values and influence stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

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. LEED AP, PMP, and CCM designations preferred.
• Experience building credibility with senior leaders and executive stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and serving as the primary escalation point for critical delivery issues.
• 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 365 applications and AI-enabled productivity tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Copilot.
• Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Project Management Office Lead position is $140,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Project Management Office Lead position is $150,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)