CBRE Hiring for Digital & Technology Director – Remote at Billings Full Time

Digital & Technology Director – Remote

Job ID

81692

Posted

29-Aug-2022

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Digital & Technology/Information Technology

Location(s)

Remote – US – Remote – US – United States of America

JOB SUMMARY

Directly oversees multiple teams of technology professionals and projects focusing on information systems activities, including design, development, and administration of applications or operation of voice, network, server, and desktop environments. Provides leadership and direction to D&T and business units in developing and maintaining effective and efficient programs. Develops strategy and roadmaps for business applications and for all business applications support. Ensures that operational compliance is well managed and meets service-level standards. Serves as liaison to business units as needed. Participates in the sales pursuit process as needed. Responsible Single Point Of Contact (SPOC) for technology deliverables during a GWS Enterprise Account Transition for a new client or a Hypercare/Transformation project for an existing client.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains professional contacts with other organizations, research institutions, service providers, and software or equipment manufacturers concerning support and lifecycle management.

Directs the continuing review of present systems and methods, as well as the formulation of new and revised systems; determines appropriate changes to effect improvements, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.

Plans, implements, and controls multiple digital & technology projects. Ensures that project plans are executed within cost and time constraints. Reports project performance and status to upper management.

Involved in contract and pricing negotiations.

Works with the business and other technology partners to discuss and understand the implications of digital & technology initiatives for their department.

Keeps abreast of technological changes and innovations in the information systems field.

Responsible for controls and governance of technology platform as well as ownership of policies and procedures and audit engagements.

Assists with sales pursuits as needed, to help pursuit teams understand technology offerings, options, and risks/costs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department. May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports. Approves subordinate’s recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources. Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values.

​INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Execution of the desired outcomes described in Technology Delivery playbook

• Assurance that technology deliverables are communicated and understood by the targeted user community and other account stakeholders.

• Preparing incoming account team for Business-As-Usual (BAU) with a successful handoff, including data and technology governance.

• Liaison with SME/Workstreams

• Liaison with client technology lead

• Risk identification, quantification, and mitigation

• Active engagement in account technology roadmap and contract alignment during the Transition

• Directional guidance and issue escalation to account and Transition leadership.

• Achieve technology-related transitions KPIs where applicable

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university and a minimum of eight to twelve years of related experience and/or training, including five years of experience at the management level.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

None

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements budgetary policies and procedures. Approves and oversees department budget.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results. Responsible for setting project, department and/or division deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause a long-term impact to the line of business and/or overall company.

​ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

• Removing blockers and solving problems

• Clarity and simplification of messaging

• Adaptability to and understanding of client culture and terminology

• Active listener

• Composure in issue resolution and escalation

• Persistence in getting the deliverables complete

• Ongoing technology (issues, risk, configurations, stakeholders) understanding

• Proactive approach to opportunity and risk

• Energy and excitement for the solution

• Understand our business

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be, or could be, performed in Colorado.

If performed in Colorado, this position has a salary range of $140,000 – $160,000 with an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our PRP Bonus plan, of up to 10-20% of eligible pay.

CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with 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.

NOTE: An additional requirement for this role is the ability to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.

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