Digital Transformation Consultant Job ID 156618 Posted 30-Jul-2024 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Consulting, Digital & Technology/Information Technology Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Role Purpose The CBRE Strategic Transformation (ST) team, part of CBRE Consulting, brings market-leading expertise to help clients navigate complexities to develop successful business strategies, make informed decisions, implement robust programmes and utilise the best technologies to unlock value and achieve sustainability from their real assets across real estate and infrastructure. Our clients are Investors, Developers, Occupiers, Operators and Public Bodies across all sectors. We work across the full lifecycle, from strategic inception to implementation, operation and exit. The team comprises a diverse blend of business strategy, strategic programme management, business transformation and change, digital and real asset advisers drawn from top-tier business consulting and professional services firms. Client service excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. We have a distinct, inclusive and entrepreneurial culture, whereby each individual is encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential, working together respectfully and collaboratively as a cohesive team. Everyone in the team, from junior to senior levels, brings something distinct to our group and our clients, and everyone has a voice in how we shape and grow our business and work together. We embrace hybrid working, but highly value in-person teamwork so have weekly team anchor days and monthly social activities. As a business ST has seen sustained growth in 2022 and 2023 and expected this trend to continue in 2024. The ambition of the business is supported by the wider CBRE senior management team in the UK and US, as shown by their preparedness to allow us to increase our headcount. Digital Advisory Our dedicated Digital Advisory community sits within Strategic Transformation and helps clients to realise the potential for data and digital to drive value for their businesses and assets. We take a strategic and business-led approach to help our clients identify the best digital solutions for their needs, shaping the strategy, informing the business case, and implementing sustainable digital change. Key Responsibilities We are looking for candidates with a passion for digital transformation. Real estate sector experience is welcome but not essential, and enquiries from candidates with relevant experience in other sectors is of interest. ?Lead the development of a comprehensive strategy for the successful deployment of experiential technologies in the workplace, including but not limited to augmented and virtual reality, voice and gesture-based interfaces, and other emerging technologies ?Develop and maintain a comprehensive real estate technology strategies and roadmaps aligned with organisational goals for example: how to digitally transform a corporate real estate function, how to enable a digital workplace experience, or how to manage and maintain a smart building ?Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and assess business needs and opportunities for experiential technologies, and develop plans to leverage these technologies to improve business outcomes. ?Understand client needs and support the creation of proposals and pitches and market-facing material e.g. Thought Leadership. ?Use quantitative analysis and qualitative methods to assess client situations and devise recommended strategies and solutions, drawing out key messages and recommendations ?Lead on client facing outputs and delivering these to a high standard including preparing clear, robust client reports, strategies and business plans ?At times would be expected to work autonomously on a solo commission or collaborate as part of a team. ?Supporting internal CBRE reporting processes Person Specification / Requirements ?Passion for the build environment and solving real world challenges through digital transformation including emerging technologies and their potential benefits and application in real estate ?Articulate with good written and oral communication skills, including experience of preparing reports and presentations ?Excellent graphical presentation skills using MS authoring suite ?Structured approach to problem-solving ?Numerate and able to support quantitative analysis ?Attention to detail and commitment to achieving high quality client deliverables ?Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities ?Entrepreneurial and enquiring mindset ?Good interpersonal skills and a genuine belief in collaboration ?Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise own time where necessary Digital Specific Skills (desirable not essential): ?Experience with IoT/Connected Assets ?Experience with Smart building technology and governance ?Experience in developing Digital Transformation Strategies, and Digital Solutioning ?Experience in developing Digital Product Requirements ?Awareness of emerging PropTech trends such as AI, FDD, digital twins etc N.B. This role is titled "Senior Consultant" internally CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)