Vice President of Product Development, Building Operations

Vice President of Product Development, Building Operations

Job ID

281671

Posted

19-Jun-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Development, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

New York City - New York - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the Role:

CBRE's Building Operations & Experience segment is the world's largest operator of buildings globally. The VP, Product Development, Building Operations is an enterprise leader responsible for defining and delivering the end-to-end transformation of facilities management into an AI-led operating model. This leader sets the strategic vision, product architecture, and long-term roadmap, and drives enterprise-wide adoption, commercialization, and measurable business impact that differentiates us from the competition.

This role identifies and prioritizes the big product bets across building operations - deciding, for example, whether to focus first on fire & life safety, energy optimization, or robotic cleaning - sequencing them by client demand, commercial return, and feasibility, and partnering with Digital & Technology (D&T) to bring them to life. This role charts the path to the longer-term ambition of a more autonomous, self-optimizing operating model.

This role operates at the intersection of strategy, product innovation, and operational transformation, shaping how building operations become a core differentiator for the business and its clients.

Operating Model

The VP, Product Development has end-to-end ownership of CBRE's building operations product agenda, partnering closely with D&T as a peer executive. Owns strategy, operating model, and value realization, while influencing technology direction, investment priorities, and enterprise alignment.

Works across executive stakeholders, clients, and partners to deliver a fully integrated, scalable product platform.

Key Outcomes (12-24 months)

• Defined and implemented a comprehensive product architecture for AI-enabled building operations, including safety and engineering standards
• Delivered a scaled, integrated product platform spanning multiple building systems and global portfolios
• Achieved enterprise-level performance improvements (uptime, cost efficiency, energy/carbon reduction)
• Established commercial models, pricing strategies, and market differentiation tied to measurable outcomes

What You'll Do:

• Own the product strategy: set the multi-year vision for building operations products, assess opportunities across building systems and services against client value, payback, and feasibility, and make enterprise capital-allocation decisions on where to direct finite product investment.
• Own commercial outcomes: define value propositions, pricing models, and payback periods tied to uptime, energy performance, and cost savings; and defend the investment logic to the executive committee, board, and senior client stakeholders.
• Bring the client view in: own client relationships and the go-to-market strategy, translating market demand into strategic commitments and roadmap priorities.
• Drive the portfolio to market at scale: turn priority opportunities (e.g., predictive maintenance, energy optimization, integrated fault detection) into repeatable, globally deployable service offerings, and own the go-to-market strategy that brings them to clients.
• Build and lead the organization: lead a cross-functional product team; partner at the executive level with account leadership and D&T to align on sequencing; and ensure what gets built reflects both operational reality and client needs.
• Re-architect the operating model where it pays off: drive the enterprise-wide shift from time-based toward condition-based and predictive maintenance where the return justifies it, and redesign work processes and service levels at scale.
• Own scaling and global deployment: sponsor pilots across building types, validate performance and feasibility, and drive enterprise scaling through global deployment playbooks.
• Workforce & change: set the strategy to evolve roles toward exception management and system oversight as automation matures and sponsor the enterprise training and change programs to support it.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial responsibility 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.

• 12-15+ years of experience including senior leadership roles in the built world (facilities engineering preferred) operations across complex portfolios (commercial/industrial/data center/healthcare a plus).
• Senior leadership experience in building operations, facilities, or a closely adjacent sector - with a track record of driving product or operational transformation at scale.
• Proven ability to define and scale enterprise-level product strategies
• Deep understanding of AI, automation, and smart building technologies including where they are today, where they are heading, and how to build a credible future path.
• Track record of winning competitive battles through product quality and capabilities that changed client outcomes.

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, experience, and location. The minimum salary for the Vice President of Product Development, Building Operations position is $310,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Vice President of Product Development, Building Operations position is $340,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 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 has 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).

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