Programme Manager - Real Estate
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for skilled programme managers in the real estate sector continues to rise, with a notable 25% increase in job postings over the past year, candidates with a strong background in transformation programmes and excellent communication skills are in high demand. Turner & Townsend, a leading player in the industry, offers a unique opportunity to work on iconic, international projects. With the company's commitment to innovation and work-life balance, this role stands out in the current remote job market. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to work in a fast-paced environment and their understanding of programme management requirements in the real estate sector.
Job Description
About the Role
The Programme Manager position at Turner & Townsend is a key role that involves managing complex transformation programmes in the real estate sector. As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality services to senior clients, supporting the development of client relationships, and operating effective programme processes and systems. You will be working on some of the most exciting and purposeful programmes and portfolios nationally and globally, with values ranging from £1m to over £2 billion.The role is part of the Programme Management team, which is responsible for transforming real estate through international transformation programmes and national business change programmes. You will be working closely with the Commission Lead and other stakeholders to deliver programme set up, delivery, and close-down activities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of programme management requirements and how they relate to the real estate sector. You will be degree-qualified in a relevant field and have excellent communication skills, both in person and written.
What You Will Do
- Deliver high-quality services to senior clients in a persuasive and credible manner
- Support the development and management of client relationships and related commission outputs and deliverable management
- Operate existing effective programme processes and systems that enable efficient data collection, management, and benchmarking
- Interface with clients and other consultants at all programme stages where required
- Understand client and commission requirements and provide a trusted position that the client can rely upon to deliver
- Set up, deliver, and close down programmes in accordance with the requirements of the role
- Work with the Commission Lead and support on a range of tasks
- Support in interfacing with the client and other consultants at all programme stages where required
- Provide a trusted position that the client can rely upon to deliver
What We Are Looking For
- Good understanding of programme management requirements and how it relates to real estate
- Ability to work in relevant programme management process and systems
- Excellent communication skills, in person and written
- Degree qualified in a relevant field
- Professional membership desirable
- Experience of working on transformation programmes
- Desire to grow within a fast-paced, intelligent, external-facing, and innovative environment
- Proficiency in Excel
Nice to Have
- Experience of working in a similar role in the real estate sector
- Knowledge of real estate transformation programmes
- Certification in programme management
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to work on iconic, international projects
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Access to a range of training and development programs
- Opportunity to work with a leading player in the industry
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your experience of working on transformation programmes in your application
- Develop a strong understanding of programme management requirements in the real estate sector before applying
- Practice your communication skills, both in person and written, to ensure you can deliver high-quality services to senior clients
- Be prepared to provide examples of your ability to work in a fast-paced environment and your understanding of programme management processes and systems
- Research the company and the role thoroughly to demonstrate your knowledge and enthusiasm for the position
- Use specific examples to demonstrate your skills and experience, rather than just stating them
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