CBRE - Springfield, IL
posted 4 months ago
CBRE is seeking a Senior PMO Change Management Project Manager to join our expanding Global Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team, specifically focusing on our Data Center Construction portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving effective change management strategies within a highly matrixed organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading organizational change initiatives that align with the PMO's strategic goals, ensuring that process improvements and the implementation of necessary software tools are executed successfully. This position requires a client-facing approach, necessitating strong influence and strategic thinking skills to foster stakeholder buy-in and facilitate lasting behavioral change. The primary responsibilities include creating and implementing comprehensive change management strategies that enhance collaborator engagement, improve employee adoption, and minimize resistance to change. The Senior PMO Change Management Project Manager will establish success measures for transformation initiatives, monitor progress, and report on trends and risks. This role will also support Program and Project Managers by integrating change management activities into their project plans, ensuring that all team members are aligned and informed throughout the process. In addition to developing tailored change management strategies for our data center portfolio, the role involves assessing the impact of changes on the organization, identifying potential areas of resistance, and designing strategies to mitigate these challenges. The Senior PMO Change Management Project Manager will act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders, providing guidance on change management processes and building strong relationships to support change initiatives. Regular collaborator analysis will be conducted to understand their needs and concerns, and communication plans will be developed to ensure consistent messaging throughout the organization. Training programs will also be designed and delivered to equip employees with the necessary skills to adapt to new processes and tools. The role requires supervision of change initiatives, adjustment of strategies as needed, and the development of metrics to measure the effectiveness of change management efforts. Continuous improvement opportunities will be identified, and feedback from partners will be utilized to refine strategies. The Senior PMO Change Management Project Manager will also prepare and present regular reports on the status of change initiatives to senior leadership, maintaining comprehensive documentation of all change management activities.