Senior Construction Portfolio Planner

at CBRE in Boise, Idaho, United States

Senior Construction Portfolio Planner

Job ID

141236

Posted

24-Oct-2023

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the role

As a Senior Construction Portfolio Planner within our global Project Management Office (PMO) team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our global data center Construction Portfolio. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain a multi-year portfolio plan that aligns with the company's strategic objectives, with a particular emphasis on enhancing asset reliability, increasing cooling and IT capacity, and improving the safety and security of our data centers.

What you'll do

Portfolio Planning:

+ Improve the portfolio plan encompassing various programs and projects within Construction Portfolio.

+ Make sure that the plan is aligned with the overarching strategic objectives and priorities while considering budget constraints and capital planning.

Strategic Alignment:

+ Collaborate with senior management and partner teams to make sure that the plan is fully aligned with partners' strategic goals, focusing on improving asset reliability, enhancing cooling / IT capacity, and enhancing data center safety /security.

Resource Analysis:

+ Analyze resource constraints across multiple teams, programs, as well as projects within the portfolio.

+ Identify potential resource gaps or bottlenecks and provide recommendations for resource optimization and allocation

Advanced Planning Techniques:

+ Stay abreast of industry-leading techniques

+ Apply these techniques where relevant to build up the planning process and adapt to changing market conditions, ensuring a balanced approach to portfolio planning.

Risk Management:

+ Assess potential risks and uncertainties associated with the plan, particularly those tied to budget constraints, capital planning, and more

+ Develop strategies to mitigate risks and maintain a proactive approach to risk management

Financial Planning and Capital Allocation:

+ Work closely with capital planning, optimizing the allocation of funds and resources to projects to reduce financial opportunity loss due to over-optimistic planning.

Stakeholder Engagement:

+ Engage with various stakeholders, including senior executives, project managers, and cross-functional teams.

+ Capture input and ensure the plan reflects the needs and priorities of all relevant parties.

Performance Metrics and Balanced Scorecard:

+ Establish key performance indicators and metrics to measure the success of the portfolio plan, including financial performance and adherence to the Balanced Scorecard framework.

+ Regularly manage and report on progress toward achieving strategic objectives from a balanced perspective.

Documentation:

+ Maintain comprehensive documentation of the portfolio plan, including project details, timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments, with a specific focus on capital planning and budget constraints within the context of the Balanced Scorecard.

Continuous Improvement:

+ Continuously assess and refine the portfolio planning process, incorporating feedback and lessons learned to enhance the effectiveness of the planning process over time while maintaining a balanced approach.

What you'll need

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

+ 7 years of proven experience in portfolio planning, program management, or a similar role.

+ Strong understanding of complex construction and associated technologies.

+ Proficiency in portfolio management software tools like P6, MS Project, Smartsheet etc

+ Knowledge of Agile methodologies and other industry-leading planning techniques.

+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

+ Strong communication, presentation, and partne