Sr. Project Manager / Portfolio Lead

Job Title

Sr. Project Manager / Portfolio Lead

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an Strategic Sr. Project Manager with experience in technology initiatives to oversee the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions for Cushman & Wakefield's Valuation & Advisory (V&A) services, as well as managing the V&A technology portfolio to bridge & enhance partnership with business & technology priorities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing multiple technology projects, and will leverage AI-based tools to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and improve decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management who can manage tactical details & plan development, and agile methodologies, with a focus on delivering data-driven solutions. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage cross-functional teams and ensure the successful prioritization & delivery of products. This role requires a strong leader who is highly collaborative, has strong executive presence, and a keen attention to detail will allow for engagement with a variety of levels of people in the organization that aids in alignment and driving the optimal outcomes for program success.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Leadership
  • Lead multiple technology projects focused on modernizing valuation workflows through automation, AI analytics, and data-driven tools
  • Serve as the bridge between technical teams and business, ensuring solutions address real business needs
  • Manage portfolio of solutions to help drive organizational transformation toward aligned organizational strategy for optimal outcomes/platform scale
  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI for competitive advantage in the project management process
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with solution managers to translate business needs into technical specifications
  • Coordinate with technology teams (developers, data scientists, ML engineers) to implement solutions
  • Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Facilitate regular status meetings and ongoing project plan & planning activities regarding schedule development, resource allocation, issue prioritization, risk management, and communication / change planning.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks proactively, using AI-driven insights for predictive project management.
  • Lead timely resolution of key issues, decisions, escalations, and risks (implementing mitigation plans as needed).
• Advanced Project Management
  • Implement AI-based project management tools (Microsoft Project AI, Smartsheet) to optimize:
    • Resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects
    • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
    • Timeline tracking and dependency management
    • Use predictive analytics to identify potential bottlenecks before they impact deliverables
• Technical Oversight
  • Manage implementation of complex technology solutions including:
    • AI/ML valuation models that enhance accuracy and efficiency
    • Automated report generation systems
    • Data ingestion pipelines for property and market data
    • Workflow automation tools for valuation professionals
  • Ensure seamless integration between new platforms and existing CRE systems
  • Drive the business adoption plan in partnership of business leadership of cloud-based, data-centric, and AI-enhanced valuation platforms, ensuring seamless integration with existing CRE systems.
• Performance Measurement
  • Establish clear KPIs for measuring project success and ROI
  • Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource utilization
  • Create dashboards to track adoption rates and performance improvements
  • Report on quantifiable efficiency gains from implemented solutions
  • Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate project reports including progress and health updates, RAID items, budget, etc.
• Innovation Leadership
  • Stay current with emerging project management methodologies and tools
  • Recommend process improvements based on project learnings
  • Champion data-driven decision making throughout the organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management (technical preferred), with a focus on managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Business implementation/integration experience req