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Global Transformation Director (REMOTE - US)
Identifiant de l’emploi
266083
Publié
16-mar-2026
Gamme de services
GWS Segment
Type de rôle
Temps plein
Site(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
JOB SUMMARY  

Strategically leads and manages Six Sigma project portfolios in order to accomplish measurable business process improvements.


KEY OBJECTIVES

  • Identify and scale best practices from high-performing regions/sites. 
  • Diagnose performance challenges at underperforming locations and support recovery.
  • Define and refine practical, scalable processes grounded in real operations.
  • Partner with on account D&T to enhance existing systems and tools to better support standardized execution.
  • Maintain a continuous improvement feedback loop between the field and enterprise. 
  • Lead the successful programmatic transition and stabilization of new sites, ensuring consistent. adoption of standards, processes, and operating models while minimizing disruption and driving early performance. 
  • Develop, refine, and scale strategic/ transformation initiatives, continuously improving programs, playbooks, and ways of working to enhance efficiency, consistency, and overall impact across the enterprise portfolio. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Manages Black Belt and Green Belt-certified professionals in the planning, designing, and accomplishing of key projects.
  • Partners with leaders and end-customers to identify and deliver savings opportunities across all functions and activities. Organizes and engages account leaders in support of identifying and implementing tangible cost savings and operational improvement strategies.
  • Responsible for training and development of Lean Six Sigma, Maintenance Excellence, Self Perform, Back office, and OT management to all accounts within designated division.
  • Provides strategic and tactical guidance on where savings can be generated. As appropriate, directly leads and delivers projects and operational improvements.
  • Works closely with the account and corporate Finance and PMO departments to communicate savings details across the broader portfolio against set annual targets. Works closely with management to better understand the Voice of the Customer, customer needs, opportunities and timing of strategy implementation.
  • Liaises with account leadership to ensure resources are identified in support of portfolio savings and operational strategies. Provides regular updates with key deliverables/milestones to leadership to ensure proper alignment with goals.
  • Attends key internal and external customer meetings as an SME to report on defined opportunities, provide status updates and amplify communications. Develops contacts and relationships that can support the account savings plan and provide additional sources of advice to help drive savings and to promote best practices.
  • Supports the drive for value, service improvement and change across the entire portfolio.
  • Supports, as necessary, change management routines in the adoption of savings strategies that drive a change within the historical delivery of services.
  • 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.
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 the essential functions.


EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE  
  • Global experience required
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a related field required plus a minimum of ten years experience with process improvement, project management or other related experience. Prior supervisory experience required.
  • Project/Program management background.
  • Experience across multiple service lines...technology, FM etc.
  • Process improvement.
  • 2 Direct Reports PMO's.
  • Strategic direction and influencing the client.
  • Ability to drive measurable results w/experience in data analytics.
  • Risk and issues management, change management and program governance.
  • Lean kaizen facilitation experience highly desired.
  • Prior process improvement and cost reduction experience.


CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES  

Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification required.


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.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, and able to communicate with people at all levels across the organization.


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 financial 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 multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.


OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES  

Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite Products).

Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results.

Ability to work in an environment where delivering requirements within tight timescales is a pre-requisite.


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 long-term impact to line of business and/or overall company.

Disclaimer:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.


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.







Equal Pay Disclaimer
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Global Transformation Director position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Global Transformation Director position is $170,000 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.
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