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EmployerCBRE
Location Jackson, MS USA
PostedMarch 19, 2026

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Program Manager, ROR (Risk Operations & Resilience)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

**Program Manager, Risk Operations & Resilience**

**Job Description**

CBRE is seeking a Program Manager to lead process optimization andscaling initiatives for a client's global facility audit program, whichevaluates hundreds of facilities annually and aims to proactively reducefacility risk. Though the facility risk mitigation program spans global regions,the primary focus of the role is to support program execution Globally. AUS-based role is preferred.Thisrole directly supports risk mitigation across a portfolio of hundreds of globalfacilities, making processes more efficient and scalable.

The Program Manager will partner with the client's customers andstakeholders to verify and track business needs, build program processes, drivecollaboration, manage program reporting through written updates, establish andtrack metrics, and mitigate program risks. Thesuccessful candidate will be a natural self-starter, and invent and simplifywhere needed (such as improving reporting and tracking mechanisms, oroptimizing workflows and other program resources). The role requires anindividual adept at navigating ambiguity and conflicting priorities who canearn trust with global teams and maintain a high level of integrity.

The ideal candidatewill have experience managing projects that span technical teams such asengineers, architects, or property insurance underwriters, and non-technicalteams, maintaining schedule and milestone trackers, and providing weekly,data-driven status updates to all levels of technical acumen and leadership.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Design and implement scalable facility auditprocesses and workflows

+ Partner with facility leaders and internalsubject matter experts (engineers, architects, asset managers, transactions,maintenance personnel, etc.) to resolve risk findings efficiently

+ Manage large datasets and dashboards, anddevelop automation strategies with technical teams

+ Drive program schedule, metrics, reporting,and continuous improvement initiatives

+ Anticipate program risks and developmitigation plans

+ Coordinate vendor management and deliverablequality standards

+ Lead cross-functional collaboration acrossglobal regions

+ Facilitate weekly alignment meetings onprogram-specific updates

+ Support additional global facility riskmanagement initiatives as needed

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture,risk management, business, or related field

+ 5-7 years program management experience,strong data management experience, and experience with global teams

+ Ability to work independently in a fast-pacedand rapidly changing environment

+ Superior written and verbal communicationskills including proven ability to effectively manage, influence, negotiate,and communicate with external business partners and internal teams

+ Proficient in project management software(e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, etc.) and Microsoft Office

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

+ MBA, master's degree, or other advanced degreein Architecture, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field

+ Fulfillment/distribution network design,planning, or execution experience

+ Familiarity with compliance, facility auditprograms, or property insurance or builder's risk management processes

+ Familiarity with basic real estate or designand construction workflows

+ Proficient in dashboarding and visualizationtools (QuickSuite, Tableau)

+ Project ManagementProfessional (PMP) Certification

**CBREEmployee Benefits**

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

+ Disability benefit program

+ 401k company matching

+ Paid time off and holidays

+ Company paid life insurance

+ Pet insurance

+ Paid parental leave

**Why CBRE?**

We invest in ouremployees' development. The core of our strategy is the view that developmenthappens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formaltraining. We provide employees with resources that support them in developingskills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for futureroles.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $105,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $125,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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

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