The firm has offices and operations in more than 60 countries across more than 5,500 properties, totaling approximately 75 million square feet. The Global Real Estate (GRE) team consists of more than 400 employees, executing 13,000 capital projects per year globally totaling nearly $2 billion a year in design, construction, and capital investment.
As an Associate in Global Real Estate Digital Platforms & Data, you will play a key role in supporting the execution of technology and data strategies for Global Real Estate (GRE). Reporting to the Digital Platforms and Data Lead, you will assist in the management and maintenance of GRE technology platforms, help gather and analyze data, and collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure technology platforms meet business needs. You will have the opportunity to own and lead initiatives. You will work closely with product teams, system administrators, and data analysts, and support data governance initiatives in partnership with CAO & Technology teams. Technology platforms include those supporting GRE’s Portfolio Management, Property Management, Design & Construction, and Regional/Site Services functions.
You will have strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to support multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment. Experience with data analysis, technology project support, and process improvement is preferred.
Job Responsibilities
Assist in the management and maintenance of GRE technology platforms, ensuring they are properly supported and meet stakeholder needs.Support data collection, analysis, and reporting activities for technology and real estate projects.Collaborate with GRE leaders, product teams, and stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback for technology platforms.Support communication and coordination between GRE, CAO & Technology partners for data governance initiatives. Assist in the execution of technology programs and projects, tracking progress and helping ensure timely delivery.Help document processes, prepare project materials, and support system administration activities.Contribute ideas for leveraging technology to improve processes and drive automation.Assist in piloting new approaches and gathering user feedback for platform enhancements.Prepare and update reports, presentations, and executive briefings on technology portfolio health and project status.Communicate project updates and outcomes to team members and stakeholders.Work with technical teams to support technology and policy decisions related to architecture, design strategies, and standards.Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
3+ years of experience in data analysis, project support, process improvement, or technology-related roles.Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.Strong project management skills with the ability to act independentlyAnalytical skills, with experience in collecting and synthesizing data.Ability to manage multiple tasks and support project teams.Effective written and oral communication skills, able to convey concepts to diverse audiences.Collaborative work style and ability to build partnerships across teams.Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Experience in the Real Estate industry or financial services industry is a plus.Familiarity with Real Estate Technology platforms for Program Management, Property Management, Design & Construction, and/or Portfolio Management is preferred.