Senior Manager, Strategy & Programs

Job Title

Senior Manager, Strategy & Programs

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager, Strategy & Programs will serve as a critical partner to the Chief Investment & Strategy Officer (CISO), playing a lead role in driving strategic initiatives, managing operational programs, and supporting investment and M&A efforts. This highly visible role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, operational rigor, and excellent program management skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings experience in strategy, investment, and M&A, and excels at working cross-functionally to drive outcomes.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Analytical Support

• Partner with the CISO to shape, refine, and implement key strategic initiatives across investment, M&A, and corporate development.
• Conduct market research, financial modeling, and data analysis to evaluate investment opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Develop presentations and materials for executive leadership, board meetings, and investment committees.

Program & Operational Management

• Serve as the program manager for key initiatives led by the Strategic Investment & M&A team, managing timelines, deliverables, risks, and communications.
• Track and report on performance metrics and strategic KPIs, identifying gaps and opportunities to optimize outcomes.
• Support post-acquisition integration efforts by developing and monitoring workplans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across corporate functions and business lines to execute on strategic investment and M&A priorities.
• Act as a central point of coordination for projects, aligning resources and managing stakeholder communication.
• Lead special projects and initiatives as directed by the CISO, often with limited guidance.

Executive & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare briefing materials and talking points for the CISOâ™s internal and external engagements.
• Represent the CISO in meetings when needed, ensuring continuity of execution and communication.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including advisors and potential targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelorâ™s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, investment banking, consulting, or in-house corporate development/M&A.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to synthesize complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs or cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skillsâ”verbal, written, and visualâ”with a track record of creating executive-ready materials.
• Highly organized with a bias for action, the ability to juggle competing priorities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Familiarity with real estate or financial services industry is preferred.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidateâ™s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $158,525.00 - $186,500.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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