Director Workplace Strategy

Cushman & Wakefield
United States, Florida, Miami
Nov 14, 2024
Job Title Director Workplace Strategy Job Description Summary Job Description Summary The Director role is charged with managing and delivering Total Workplace consulting services within the Florida markets. The consulting services lifecycle spans from business development to strategy development to execution. This individual will work closely with C&W brokerage professionals to address the needs of existing clients and support new business pursuits. The Director will work with clients and other C&W service lines to develop & implement real estate strategies, mitigate risks, and manage change. Who We Are ... Cushman & Wakefield's Total Workplace Consulting organization is a dynamic, global team of multi-functional thought leaders in the space of workplace strategy, portfolio & location strategy, and asset strategy. C&W's consulting organization helps clients transform their real estate portfolios and drive business outcomes. The Total Workplace team is an organization of creative, strategic, and intuitive thinkers who collaborate on some of the firm's most dynamic client engagements to support business transformation Job Description PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and deliver workplace strategy and other consulting services to clients in the Florida markets. Collaborate with account leads and brokers on market-driven business development opportunities and client service delivery. Serve as a subject matter expert for opportunities that develop within the Florida markets in the areas of workplace strategy and change management. Create thought leadership to support business development, client service delivery, and to contribute to the real estate professional services industry. Propose and advise on project pricing and staffing. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Experienced practitioner in workplace strategy and corporate real estate with ten or more years of experience as a consultant, in-house practitioner, architect, space & occupancy planner, or strategic advisor. Hands-on experience in developing and delivering services and solutions, specifically within the fields of workplace strategy, space planning & design, and change management. Experience in delivering services related to real estate portfolio optimization, labor analytics, site selection, and asset strategy is preferred, not required. Ability to work across geographic, functional, and service line boundaries in product/service design and client delivery. Experience with new business development, including responding to written requests for proposal, delivering sales presentations, and collaborating as part of cross-functional team. Excellent written, oral, negotiating and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to represent a global organization to clients, the public, industry leaders, governmental agencies, and social organizations. Exceptional time management and organizational skills; able to balance multiple priorities and projects Ability to act as a thought leader in the organization, teaming with other disciplines and driving excellence in tool development, client delivery and strategic insights. Working knowledge of CAD, Revit, and other similar space modeling software technology to space concepts and test fits. On-site work in the C&W office at least 3 day per week. May require additional on-site time and travel based upon client and business need. May require managing junior level consulting resources. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or related field. Prosci-certified change management practitioner preferred, not required. Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In 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 HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.