Senior Program Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Cupertino, CA to lead a high-value Tenant Improvement portfolio for a premier global technology client.

You will manage end-to-end programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor staff while ensuring on-time delivery and financial rigor. The role requires 10+ years in commercial construction project/program management, preferably in tech labs/workplace settings, with PMP/PgMP certifications as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 10+ years of relevant experience. PgMP or PMP certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of experience managing commercial construction Tenant Improvement and New Construction projects in tech labs/workplace construction.
• Experience in staffing, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance is preferred.
• Innovative mentality to develop methods beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions with broad business impact.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and analytical mindset.
• Strong mathematical skills for complex calculations (percentages, fractions, financial figures).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily activities; set schedules, assign tasks, and mentor staff.
• Oversee large cross-functional workplace and tech lab projects from end to end.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule; escalate and resolve issues.
• Manage internal and external relationships to support programs.
• Work with stakeholders to develop solutions and guide delivery teams.
• Create and distribute PMO status reports and updated Gantt charts.
• Apply advanced methods to improve department objectives.
• Coach others to develop expertise across functions.
• Lead by example and persuade senior stakeholders to adopt perspectives.
• Impact customer, operational, project, and service objectives across multi-discipline teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial calculations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PgMP or PMP certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

CBRE/Turner & Townsend is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Senior Program Manager to support a premier global technology client’s capital project portfolio in Cupertino, CA. In this high-impact role, you will serve as the primary commercial point of contact, ensuring financial rigor, benchmarking excellence, and best-in-class delivery across a significant portfolio of capital projects.

As a Senior Program Manager based you will be instrumental in leading and executing complex a high-value Tenant Improvement (TI) program across our client's campus, with individual project values typically ranging from $30M to $100M. Your expertise will be critical in delivering diverse spaces, including general office and tech lab spaces. We are seeking a highly experienced professional with a minimum of 10 years of combined experience in General Contracting within the areas of Project and Program Management. You should have a proven track record of successfully managing high-complexity projects exceeding $30M.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• Oversee large cross-functional workplace and tech lab projects or programs from end to end using a formal process.
• Ensure that all functions remain on schedule and any issues get escalated and resolved so that the program gets completed on time.
• Manage internal and external relationships in support of programs.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop solutions and guide project teams throughout delivery.
• Create & distribute routine PMO reports, which include status reports and updated Gantt charts.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with our values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree required with 10+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. PgMP or PMP certifications preferred
• 10+ years of experience managing commercial construction Tenant Improvement and New Construction projects and programs with a focus in tech labs and/or workplace construction.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.