Strategic Director, AI, Data & Digital Transformation

CBRE; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a D&T Strategy Director in the United States to drive AI and Data transformation at the executive level. You’ll partner with a senior leader to translate strategy into measurable progress across technology initiatives and business outcomes.

You’ll lead strategic analysis, craft executive-ready presentations, and shape the narrative for clients and internal stakeholders. This role requires exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and influence across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, economics, statistics, engineering or related quantitative discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience; MBA highly preferred.
• Experience in strategy, consulting, digital transformation; prior strategy consulting experience with top tier consulting firm highly valued (e.g. engagement manager / project leader at McKinsey, BCG)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the senior executive across Strategic Initiatives including Technology, AI, Data and Transformation agenda.
• Lead relevant strategic analysis on Digital & Technology initiatives. Distill complex topics into clear, actionable recommendations that inform decisions at the executive level and support executive communication.
• Convert strategic direction into concrete execution plans with defined success metrics and operational frameworks. Maintain accountability for outcomes, not just deliverables.
• Prepare and present strategic communications, briefing documents and verbal updates on Digital & Technology initiatives.
• Package CBRE's Digital & Technology and AI and Data transformation story for clients and internal audiences. Make the narrative credible, specific and relevant to each audience, whether a C-suite client or an internal business line leader.
• Build trusted relationships across business lines, technology teams, and external partners; serve as a connector and force multiplier for the executive's network and priorities.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Executive communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Data visualization

Tableau

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, economics, statistics, engineering or related quantitative discipline

MBA

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

CBRE is seeking a D&T Strategy Director in the United States to drive AI and Data transformation at the executive level. You’ll partner with a senior leader to translate strategy into measurable progress across technology initiatives and business outcomes.

You’ll lead strategic analysis, craft executive-ready presentations, and shape the narrative for clients and internal stakeholders. This role requires exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and influence across multiple teams.