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Do you enjoy building scalable programs, implementing new technologies, and driving meaningful change across complex project portfolios?\nWe are seeking a Director, Program Management to lead a global portfolio of capital projects while shaping the future of how construction programs are managed, tracked, and delivered. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned construction professional with experience in tenant improvements, corporate real estate, design management, owner's representation, or general contracting who is passionate about leveraging technology to improve project outcomes.\nIn this role, you will combine the hands-on expertise of a construction project leader with the strategic mindset of a program executive. You will oversee portfolio-level planning, capital budgeting, project governance, technology integrations, reporting, and process optimization while partnering with executive stakeholders around the globe.\nIf you're energized by solving complex challenges, implementing innovative solutions, and influencing how large-scale construction programs operate, we'd like to hear from you.\nJob Description\nWhat You'll Do\nDrive Strategic Capital Program Delivery\nLead portfolio-wide capital planning, forecasting, and budget management for a global construction program.\nDevelop and maintain portfolio-level CAPEX budgets, schedules, risk registers, and performance metrics.\nPartner with clients and stakeholders to align project delivery strategies with business objectives.\nOversee project reporting, executive dashboards, and portfolio health metrics to support data-driven decision making.\nTransform Construction Through Technology\nLead the implementation and adoption of industry-leading 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business development efforts, including client presentations, pursuits, and solution development.\nLead High-Performing Teams\nManage and mentor a team of Program Managers, Project Managers, Coordinators, and support staff.\nProvide strategic leadership across regional and global construction teams.\nFoster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nSupport talent development, succession planning, and team growth initiatives.\nProvide indirect oversight and governance of local market project and construction managers globally.\nEnsure Operational Excellence\nOversee consultant and contractor procurement, contracting, and performance management.\nEnsure program compliance with contractual obligations, company standards, and regulatory requirements.\nMaintain data integrity across all project systems and reporting platforms.\nStandardize project controls, reporting methodologies, and operating procedures across the portfolio.\nWhat Makes You Successful\nYou are a builder, problem-solver, and innovator who understands both the realities of project delivery and the opportunities created by technology.\nYou bring:\nStrong executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.\nA passion for leveraging technology to improve construction outcomes.\nExperience leading complex capital programs, tenant improvement portfolios, workplace projects, or large-scale construction initiatives.\nExceptional communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.\nThe ability to connect people, processes, and technology into scalable, repeatable solutions.\nA continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence and measurable results.\nPreferred Background\nWe welcome candidates from:\nTenant Improvement Construction Management\nGeneral Contracting\nOwner's Representative / Project Management Firms\nCorporate Real Estate Project Management\nDesign Management\nArchitecture and Engineering Consulting\nWorkplace and Occupier Services\nCapital Program Management\nConstruction Technology and Digital Delivery\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field required.\nExperience\n7+ years leading capital projects, construction programs, or portfolio delivery initiatives.\nExperience managing complex construction budgets, schedules, and stakeholder groups.\n2+ years of team leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.\nExperience working in fast-paced client environments with multiple concurrent projects.\nTechnical Skills\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.\nStrong experience with project management and reporting platforms such as Smartsheet, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, ServiceNow, or similar systems.\nExperience with technology implementation, workflow design, systems integration, or digital transformation initiatives is highly desirable.\nStrong understanding of construction reporting, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and portfolio analytics.\nWhy Join Us?\nThis role offers the opportunity to shape the future of global capital project delivery by combining construction expertise, technology innovation, and strategic leadership. You'll work alongside executive stakeholders, influence program strategy, implement next-generation project technologies, and lead high-impact initiatives that transform how construction projects are delivered around the world.\nIf you're ready to move beyond managing projects and start transforming programs, processes, and technology at scale, this is the opportunity for you.\nCushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.\nThe compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.\nThe company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.\nThe compensation for the position is: $ 204,000.00 - $240,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.\nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email . 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