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CBRE Group · Chicago, IL

# Global Portfolio Strategy Lead

Chicago, IL Manager or lead $175,000 per year Operations 

Listed on CBRE Group’s official careers site. Posted November 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on CBRE Group’s careers site →](https://cbre.dejobs.org/jobs/CC22B9C3493441D6B74653BFFB0D1674/)

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## Job description

### About the Role

As a CBRE Global Portfolio Strategy Lead, you will lead consulting services to several high-profile groups of corporate real estate clients. You will also guide the consulting business in multiple geographic regions. This job is part of the Client Consulting function. They are responsible for the Advisory services in relation to real estate operations and investments.

### What You'll Do
- Work with brokerage and transaction management leaders to build and maintain the real estate strategy and consulting approach for a single, large-scale technology client.
- Serve as the dedicated strategic lead for the client's portfolio, supporting regional and global portfolio initiatives.
- Align real estate direction and vision with the client's senior management. Conduct strategic portfolio planning with client stakeholders.
- Monitor the client's portfolio and organizational performance, and report on data collected.
- Evaluate space rationalization across the client's properties and provide solutions as needed.
- Develop complex strategies to reduce the client's occupancy and real estate costs.
- Support consolidation reviews and transactions on behalf of the client.
- Present reports and studies on location, labor, and retail to the client's executive management.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the client's business, culture, and goals. Ensure that property and location strategies align with the client's strategic direction.
- Contribute expert commercial and financial knowledge during strategy development and client presentations.
- Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the client's business, and the key drivers that impact account and cross-functional performance.
- Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and colleagues, both within CBRE and at the client, to take action while being guided by the client's business plans and CBRE's service commitments. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
- Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems for the client, leveraging resources within or outside the account team.
- Significantly improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards to better serve the client's evolving needs.

### What You'll Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial 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 essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
- Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information with client leadership and internal teams, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
- Leadership skills to set, manage, and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within the client account.
- Ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with client executives and operate as an extension of the client's team.
- Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.

### Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive.

We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

### Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

### Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

### Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue).

The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries.

### CBRE serves clients through four business segments

Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience.

The minimum compensation for the Global Portfolio Strategy Lead position is $175,000 per year and the maximum salary for the position is $185,000 per year. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

### This role will provide the following benefits

401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

### Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

### Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Nov 3, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 10, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 10, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Pay: $175,000 per year[Apply on CBRE Group’s careers site →](https://cbre.dejobs.org/jobs/CC22B9C3493441D6B74653BFFB0D1674/)

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