Workplace Design Programs and Standards Manager

Overview CBRE is seeking a full\-time Workplace Design Programs and Standards Manager to support the client's Global Workplace Design Program. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining standards and processes to ensure global consistency, safety, and operational excellence in the client’s workplace design, build, and operations. The client has offices in Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Travel expectations will be on a case\-by\-case basis.

Responsibilities

Program Management \& Strategy

Lead development and implementation of the processes, tools, and strategies that operationalize the global workplace design program, driving workflow efficiency for cross\-functional and consultant partners

Coordinate cross\-functional efforts to ensure alignment across multiple teams, stakeholders, and external partners

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for successful delivery of workplace design initiatives

Develop and implement change management plans for program updates and improvements

Deliver leadership\-ready reporting that gives the client and CBRE a clear, current view of program health and drives decisions on priorities and resourcing

Build onboarding and training materials that bring new cross\-functional partners to independent use of the standards without one\-on\-one walkthroughs

Maintain a single source of truth for all program materials, so cross\-functional and consultant partners can self\-serve the current approved version without routing through the program team Technical Guidance \& Standards Support

Own the annual standards release cycle, publishing standards and technical content updates based on feedback and change requests

Serve as the standards authority for cross\-functional partners — resolving technical inquiries and advising on workplace design standards, infrastructure, and support needs at the project level

Data Analytics

Turn occupancy and space data into standards changes and efficiency recommendations, with utilization, audit findings, and cost\-per\-seat analysis as recurring deliverables

Partner with facilities operations on space audits, driving accurate space\-type assignment so utilization and cost data can be trusted for planning decisions

Design, Content, and Process Optimization

Conduct research and analysis to identify best practices and industry trends in workplace design and operations

Establish the governance rules for how standards content is created, reviewed, and changed, ensuring consistency and accuracy

Maintain CenterPoint as the client’s platform of record for all standards content

Use content engagement data to make standards easier to find and apply, measured by adoption and a reduction in repeat technical inquiries

Vendor \& Stakeholder Management

Act as a liaison and manage relationships between the client and vendors/service providers which include a range of disciplines involved in delivering workplace design such as architects, furniture dealers, contractors, and others.

Review vendor contracts and advise on vendor\-produced standards content for compliance

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

8\+ years of experience in workplace operations, design, construction, or planning

Excellent communication and writing skills

Experience leading cross\-functional stakeholder collaboration and projects

Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

Proven experience developing and running programs — including the processes, governance, and tooling that sustain them Preferred Qualifications

Experience with content management systems and process optimization

Experience with space and occupancy data tools — Tableau, Archibus

Working knowledge of Autodesk design tools — Forma, Revit, CAD

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

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