Retail Operations Manager - Enterprise
Turner & Townsend Pty LimitedCompany Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Who are you? The Operations Team Lead – Real Estate is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational performance across a corporate real estate portfolio. This role leads a team of analysts or coordinators and works cross-functionally with Facilities, Finance, Projects, and external vendors to ensure operational excellence, cost efficiency, and service delivery alignment with business needs. The role combines people leadership, operational oversight, and data-driven decision-making to support a high-performing and efficient real estate function. Job Description Lead and support a team responsible for real estate operations, ensuring high performance, accountability, and professional development Oversee day-to-day operational activities across the corporate real estate portfolio, including coordination with Facilities and Property Management Monitor and analyze key performance metrics (e.g., occupancy costs, service levels, utilization, vendor performance) Ensure accuracy and timeliness of operational reporting, dashboards, and portfolio data Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, processes, and data quality Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control initiatives Collaborate with Projects, Workplace, and Real Estate teams to support portfolio changes, moves, and capital projects Manage relationships with third-party vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance standards, and contractual obligations Support strategic initiatives, including portfolio optimization, workplace strategy, and cost-saving programs Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, or service delivery roles 2+ years of experience leading projects or initiatives Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines Strong organizational, planning, and problem‑solving skills Preferred Qualifications Project management certification (PMP) Experience leading cross‑functional or enterprise‑wide initiatives Familiarity with operational governance and change management practices Additional Information What's in it for you... 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program RRSP option with company matching Annual learning and development budget Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal …