This position will report to the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) Valuation & Advisory Services, Americas, and assist the CGO in administering, coordinating and executing projects and initiatives across the business. In particular, this position will be responsible for supporting the CGO and the Advisory Board with project coordination to bring about revenue growth and improving operational efficiencies. This role will also support leaders in the service line with initiatives as determined by the President Valuation & Advisory Services, Americas and the CGO.
Job Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsible for the following:
Work co-ordination and Administration
Facilitate collaboration between corporate partners and V&A business to execute specific initiatives.
Complete administrative tasks such as travel planning, expense submission, meeting coordination and other tasks as assigned by the CGO
Assist with communication and creating presentations.
Projects and Initiatives
Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
Meeting with project team members to identify and resolve issues.
Submitting project deliverables and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards.
Preparing status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution.
Facilitate project planning and execution sessions and ensure deliverables are captured and participants are held accountable to delivery.
Coordinating staff and internal resources.
Ensuring projects meet deadlines.
Managing relationships with stakeholders.
Manage project structures such as RAID logs, project budgets etc.
Optimizing and improving operational processes.
Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects as directed by the CGO.
Research competitors and possible acquisition targets as required.
Data analytics and reporting
Analyze intermediate data sets to assist with decision making and project delivery.
Understand V&A data structure and data sources.
Build reports to enable decision making.
Grow skillsets
Grow skills in applicable technologies as determined by GCO and needed to fulfill this role.
JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline or equivalent experience
Previous Experience:
5+ years' experience in an administrative role
5+ years' experience coordinating initiatives on behalf of executives
Prior experience of functions in C&W and the ability to mobilize functions strongly preferred
Real estate or professional services experience preferred
Experience in data analytics
Targeted Competencies
Collaborative, action-oriented individual with the ability to anticipate problems and flexibility to manage shifting priorities and focus in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to build relationships, influence decisions and drive results through internal partnerships. Team player and diplomatic approach to manage delivery of goals and objectives.
Positive attitude and comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and in high-stress situations.
Strong analytical skills.
Can process information and learn quickly.
Exercises a high degree of maturity, discretion, confidentiality, and integrity.
Growing ability to influence teams.
Strong meeting facilitation skills in both live and virtual settings
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with leaders on behalf of V&A leadership.
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Strong administrative skills.
Growing project management and organizational skills.
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
