Energy & Sustainability Program Management Lead

About The Role

As an integral part of CBRE's Energy and Sustainability (E&S) team, the Energy and Sustainability Program Management Lead will drive the development and execution of critical sustainability initiatives for a prominent global financial sector client. This role is pivotal in guiding the client towards achieving ambitious sustainability and net-zero objectives.

You will be responsible for overseeing both no/low-cost energy efficiency programs and significant capital and expense sustainability projects. Reporting directly to the Account's Global E&S Director, you will collaborate closely with Regional E&S Leads, Facility Managers, Project Managers, and Engineering Leads worldwide to implement impactful environmental sustainability programs.

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive energy and sustainability initiatives, from initial ideation through to successful completion.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of no/low-cost interventions and strategic capital/expense projects aimed at enhancing overall sustainability performance.
• Develop and implement robust processes and tools for monitoring, communicating, and escalating progress within the global sustainability program.
• Proactively identify operational improvements and opportunities to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability performance.
• Support the client in achieving ambitious sustainability goals and implement effective energy resilience strategies and programs.
• Conduct in-depth reviews and interpretations of energy and sustainability data and reports.
• Integrate knowledge of energy procurement strategies and emerging technologies into the global energy and sustainability platform to drive continuous improvement.
• Present periodic energy and sustainability status updates and variance reports, leveraging collected energy, waste, and water data.
• Apply advanced principles, techniques, and procedures to successfully accomplish complex assignments and deliver innovative solutions.
• Lead by example, embodying behaviors consistent with CBRE's RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence), and foster consensus among stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, and service activities across teams, working autonomously within broad guidelines and policies.

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional with a solid foundation in energy and sustainability within the real estate market. The ideal candidate will possess:
• Proven experience:
  
  Demonstrated track record of success and impactful results in energy and sustainability program management, preferably within large global real estate portfolios.
• Project Management Acumen:
  Strong project management skills with a significant drive for execution, capable of moving projects from conceptualization to completion.
• Exceptional Communication:
  Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to articulate complex information effectively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership in remote, multi-country virtual settings.
• Global
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to thrive in a global environment, engaging effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different countries and seniority levels.
• Analytical Acumen:
  Ability to exercise sound judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information, coupled with an inquisitive mindset and a willingness to explore new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Foundational
  
  Skills:
  
  In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. A compelling combination of experience and education will also be considered.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.