Business Operations Manager

Job Title

Business Operations Manager

Job Description Summary

This individual is responsible for working with respective work stream Director and/or Managing Principal (MP) to provide financial and operational leadership support to all aspects of the business. This role will ensure that administrative and operational functions are provided to the respective teams in an efficient and effective manner. In addition, he / she will be responsible for service delivery through management, provide oversight for operations functions and staff throughout the sub-region, and will work closely with the Director in supporting functions to implement strategic initiatives. As an operations manager, this individual will ensure there is sufficient front office support and act as a steward for operational excellence initiatives.

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for one or more of the following:

• Creatively solve problems to ensure appropriate accountability is maintained with respective workstreams and are operating in an efficient and effective manner
• Assist in all aspects of facilities management for the respective markets, including procurement and assisting Director with Asset Management Program (oversee tracking and reporting of capital assets)
• Provide informal leadership, mentoring and supervision to the staff
• Organize, assist, oversee and lead internal meetings and events, including the development of the agenda and schedules
• Foster coordination and communication with the leadership team to develop and implement an annual plan for developing a high quality, collaborative work environment
• Develop and support the Director with the development of annual business plans, budgets and forecasts, operations plan, stating priorities, timelines and responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and internal company processes and systems are in place
• Collaborate with counterparts in other workstreams in order to learn and utilize best operational practices and offer innovation to the market
• Spearhead training programs for employees and coordinate appropriately
• Review monthly and annually operating reports; coordinate with Finance in the preparation of forecasts, budgets, etc. which includes preparing monthly reports, assessing variances and performance to plan for the region and individual business lines
• Work collaboratively with the Director with recruiting efforts as well as work with HR to ensure company policies and practices are adhered to
• Implement programs to ensure that Cushman & Wakefield is recognized as an industry leader as well as a best place to work
• Collaborate in the development of strategic planning with the leadership team and develop short- and long-range operating objectives, policies and programs
• Ensure overall achievement of budgeted financial targets and other standards set forth in approved business plans for the combined businesses/accounts
• Ensuring consistent delivery of services by maintaining playbooks and communicating new process clearly
  
  

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor Degree
• 5+ years of related experience or training
• Or any similar combination of education and experience
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Highly analytical, organized and detail oriented with strong math and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of word processing, strong writing skills, research experience and financial analysis
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational savvy, emotional intelligence, keen judgment and problem solving ability
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Demonstrated adherence to the highest ethical standards and professionalism
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays
  
  

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 candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $102,000.00 - $120,000.00

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.

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