Cushman & Wakefield · 3 months ago
Senior Manager, Impact Strategy & Operations
New York, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Manager for their Impact Strategy & Operations team to drive inclusion and impact across the organization. This role involves managing operations, executing programs, and engaging stakeholders to ensure the success of initiatives aligned with the company's commitment to inclusion.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations of the Impact team, ensuring seamless execution of goals and initiatives
Establish consistent project management practices, ensuring visibility, accountability, and alignment across stakeholders
Support the Chief Impact Officer in setting team priorities, establishing KPI’s, monitoring progress, and driving outcomes
Lead the execution of enterprise-wide programs and initiatives aligned to the company’s inclusion and impact agenda
Oversee the design, launch, and tracking of initiatives that integrate inclusion into talent, culture, and business strategies
Build frameworks for measuring impact, including the development of metrics, dashboards, and reporting to stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure initiatives are aligned, resourced, and supported for long-term success
Identify opportunities to enhance or scale existing programs while driving innovation in new efforts
Serve as a key liaison between the Chief Impact Officer, senior leadership, and other business stakeholders
Build strong relationships across the organization to align on objectives, share progress, and address challenges proactively
Coordinate executive briefings, presentations, and communication materials that enable effective stakeholder engagement
Lead planning and logistics for high-impact meetings, events, and strategic reviews
Ensure documentation, follow-up actions, and communications are timely, accurate, and clear
Anticipate potential risks or roadblocks and proactively develop solutions
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional experience in operations, consulting, or program management, ideally with exposure to inclusion, impact, or culture-related work
Strong background in program and project management, with proven success delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Experience leading and supporting organizational change initiatives by developing strategic communication plans, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring smooth transitions
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and drive alignment across all levels of the organization
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable insights
Global mindset with strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Teams
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Preferred
Consulting or advisory experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in PowerBi is preferred
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (6)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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