VP of M&A Integration, Strategic Programs Office

Company: CBRE
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARYThe Strategic Programs Office (SPO) serves as CBREs internal consulting organization; it includes four primarily delivery areas: Organizational Change Management, Programmatic Transformation Management, Services and Operations Enablement and M&A Integration.For this specific role (VP, M&A Integration, Strategic Programs Office), the responsibility is to lead strategy and transformation of strategic merger and acquisitions across the globe and across business lines. The role works in conjunction with Corporate Development, whose team identifies and assesses potential deals, to ensure smooth integration.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE1. Manage Strategic Programs Office portfolio for M&A Integration Office Enable CBREs strategic M&A agenda and management dialogue by leading programs across people, process, and technology capabilities Establish trust-based, advisory client relationships. Drive achievement of targeted client outcomes and overall SPO objectives In an M&A environment, contribute to the business strategy as well as the business plan on a consecutive level, from the perspective of the assigned area, and ensure translation to mid-term strategy and policy for the assigned area. Share best practices on structuring the diligence and integration effort (including insights from prior similar deals) Oversee integration of acquisitions and investments into operations Program manage execution of integration plans Lead identification and assessment of post-integration process optimization opportunities Lead identification and implementation of improvements to the M&A process in order to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the overall process Leads development, iteration and syntheses of key messages during client meetings/presentations Projects and inspires confidence while delivering relevant insights and expertise Play a lead role in identifying opportunities to optimize SPO value delivery and client outcome Ensure success conditions for effective M&A knowledge transfer to clients and across SPO team Drive development and documentation of new SPO intellectual capital from ongoing client work Leads overall SPOs overall relationship management with project delivery team and key stakeholders Anticipates and manages potential issues and conflict with executive leadership during client engagements Manages overall relationship management with project delivery team and key stakeholders Leverages relevant industry trends, line of business and functional knowledge to play active role in shaping overall client account plan, value proposition and relevant project agenda Viewed by clients as expert and thought leader in M&A Plays a lead active role designing, driving intellectual capital and extended knowledge network in relevant areas2. Team Leadership Formal supervision of 1-5 globally distributed direct reports (at levels spanning Analyst, Consultant, Manager, Director) including work supervision and professional development Formal supervision of additional indirect/virtual team reports required to deliver M&A programs Partners with key client stakeholders to structure engagements with realistic scope, work cadence and effective team balance & chemistry Ensures SPO team is positioned for success and in roles that address developmental priorities Effectively anticipates and manages project and team conflicts Manages stressful situations with poise and without compromising client service orientation Effectively leads a SPO community of practice in M&A Shows strong followership of junior staff seeking to work for her/him Uphold and exhibit CBRE RISE Values: Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence. Respond well to feedback and show related performance corrections3. Distinct knowledge and Institution Building Leverages relevant industry trends, LoB and functional knowledge to play active role in shaping SPOs overall client account plan, value proposition and relevant project agenda Viewed by clients as expert and thought leader in relevant LoB and at least two functional areas (M&A, change management, or operational process excellence) Plays an active role designing, driving and safeguarding SPOs intellectual capital and extended knowledge network in relevant areas Is an active member of relevant professional associations Plays a lead role in CBREs corporate innovation and knowledge management initiativesbeyond SPO-specific initiatives Works with VPs to advance SPOs strategy and priority client, team development and building institutional initiatives Leads by example and encourages and enables junior team members to participate and lead in corporate stewardship and local office events QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, technology, industrial engineering, organizational psychology or related fieldsMasters degree preferredMinimum of 8-10 years related experience and general leadership experience preferredBackground working in a supervisory/leadership position in either a major strategy or operations consulting firm or an internal consulting groupChange Management Expertise in major organizational transformational program(s) outside of ERP Implementation or Similar IT Implementations. and / or Process Transformation expertise leveraging a defined methodology (Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of constraints) are appreciatedReal estate or other financial service industry experience preferredGood knowledge of technology/digital trendsCERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSESCertification in the following disciplines are highly desirable:

• M&A
• ProSci / Change ManagementCOMMUNICATION SKILLSExecutive communications skills and presence are required. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to create power point presentation, and documents that concisely communicate key messages. Ability to facilitate group conversations virtually and in person to make effective and persuasive presentations. Ability to motivate and effectively persuade key employees, top management and client groups.FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGERequires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles, especially at the project or program level. Ability to review complex financial/business analysis and reports. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.ANALYTICAL KNOWLEDGEMastery of Excel based analysis with exposure to data visualization techniques with Tableau.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESComprehensive understanding of Human Capital consulting
  • Organizational Design
  • Talent Strategies
  • HR / Talent Transformations
  • Change Management and TrainingProficiency in developing change management artifacts / tools in support of strategic objectivesAbility to resource planAdvanced problem solving

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