Cushman & Wakefield · 11 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Creve Coeur, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $147K/yr
8+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex, high-risk initiatives. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to engage with executives and stakeholders while ensuring successful project delivery and financial management.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality
Anticipate delivery risks, dependencies, and constraints beyond what is explicitly documented
Proactively identify and address issues before they require executive escalation
Drive disciplined execution while adapting approach based on project complexity and business context
Own project financial management, including budget planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and proactive identification of cost risks and trade-off options
Ensure formal project closeout, transition to operations, and lessons learned capture
Operate with PMO standards and governance as baseline expectations
Prepare executive-ready deliverables that anticipate leadership questions and decision friction
Present clear options, trade-offs, impacts, and recommendations to sponsors and steering committees
Engage governance forums proactively rather than reactively
Provide clear, accurate financial insights and options to support timely executive and steering committee decision-making
Escalate material issues through appropriate channels with complete context and options
Serve as a primary delivery interface with senior leaders, including CIO, VPs, and CXOs
Tailor communication style and content to executive audiences
Build and maintain strong sponsor relationships through transparency and credibility
Navigate competing stakeholder priorities with maturity and emotional intelligence
Lead vendor and partner delivery activities
Hold implementation partners accountable to contractual commitments, delivery milestones, and quality expectations
Identify vendor risks early and escalate with recommended actions when required
Ensure vendor activities align with overall project objectives and governance standards
Model mature delivery leadership and professional behaviors for Project Managers and Coordinators
Mentor other PMs through influence, example, and informal coaching
Share lessons learned and delivery insights to improve PMO practices
Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes, governance, and standards
Full authority for project-level delivery decisions, prioritization, and risk mitigation
Responsible for preparing and presenting decision-ready options to sponsors and steering committees
Escalates cross-project, systemic, or portfolio-level risks to the Portfolio Manager
Operates as a trusted advisor in executive decision forums
Provide oversight and guidance on project financials for assigned initiatives
Help identify financial risks and trends as visibility improves
Partner with Project Managers to improve budget tracking, forecasting practices, and financial narratives
Support clearer communication of financial risks and trade-offs to senior leaders
Contribute to improving financial maturity over time through coaching, standardization, and lessons learned
Predictable delivery of complex initiatives with minimal surprises
Executive confidence and trust in delivery leadership
Early identification and mitigation of risks and dependencies
High-quality escalation materials that enable efficient decision-making
Positive influence on PMO delivery maturity and team capability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
8+ years of years of progressive project management experience, including complex, enterprise-level initiatives
Ability to travel 10% or less of time
Experience leading complex, multi-system initiatives involving data, integrations, and enterprise platforms, with the ability to coordinate across technical and business teams without acting as a functional subject matter expert
Proven ownership of project financials, including budget planning, forecasting, variance management, and clear financial reporting
Proficiency using Smartsheet as a primary project planning and tracking tool
Solid understanding of software development life cycles, with experience applying both Agile and traditional (predictive) project management approaches based on project needs
Working knowledge of data governance concepts, financial planning processes, and system optimization from a delivery leadership perspective
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead remotely located, cross-functional project teams
Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage competing demands, and operate confidently under pressure
Demonstrated emotional intelligence with the ability to read situations, adapt communication styles, and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence outcomes without formal authority
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and confidently to technical teams, business partners, vendors, and executive audiences (VP and C-suite)
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and organizational boundaries
Sound judgment and decision-making capability, particularly in ambiguous or high-pressure situations
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes and overall project success
Ability to set, manage, and recalibrate priorities to meet aggressive timelines and changing demands
Business-oriented mindset with the ability to understand and articulate the purpose and value of initiatives
High attention to detail while maintaining focus on broader objectives and outcomes
Strong written communication skills, including executive-ready status reporting and decision materials
Effective time management and organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities
Flexibility to adjust working hours as needed to support critical project phases, stakeholder needs, or executive engagement
Acts as a role model for delivery discipline, professional behavior, and leadership within the PMO
Preferred
Master's or MBA preferred
Project Management qualification such as PMP, and/or Scrum Master strongly preferred
Experience with other project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, or Azure DevOps is beneficial
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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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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