Vice President – Strategy and Analytics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee Cresa’s Strategy & Analytics division within Global Portfolio Solutions.

• Establish the direction of the practice while personally developing models, assessing site rankings, and presenting findings to client CFOs.

• Foster innovation by analyzing analytics platforms, data sources, AI capabilities, and industry trends.

• Act as the subject matter expert and active leader for real estate analytics initiatives.

• Direct the Strategy & Analytics service offering, encompassing capabilities, service packaging, and engagement scoping.

• Collaborate with GPS leadership and finance teams to define funding, measurement, and financial objectives.

• Promote advisor engagement across offices through market meetings, collaborative sessions, and case studies.

• Manage and present intricate projects, including national market rankings, portfolio rationalization, and board-level recommendations.

• Review work for analytical precision and readiness for clients.

• Recruit, train, and mentor analysts.

• Create operational processes for intake, prioritization, and quality assurance across a remote team.

• Oversee data subscriptions, platforms, accuracy, quality control, confidentiality, and the use of AI with client data.

• Collaborate with Solutions, Research, Technology, and Project & Development Services on proposals, pursuits, and client service delivery.

• Meet first-year objectives related to the practice funding model, advisor engagement, and an updated service catalog and packaging.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in establishing or expanding an analytics service line within a brokerage, consultancy, or corporate real estate function, with responsibility for its financial outcomes.

• Demonstrated expertise with geospatial, labor, and visualization tools, including Esri, Lightcast, Alteryx, and Tableau.

• Capability to construct and evaluate models.

• Comprehensive knowledge of occupier-side commercial real estate, covering site selection, portfolio strategy, incentives, and the transaction lifecycle.

• Practical experience in AI implementation.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to gain the trust of senior advisors and client C-suite executives.

• Dedication to developing team members.

• Proven track record of leading and motivating a distributed, remote team.

• Bachelor's Degree is mandatory.

• Over 10 years of experience in location strategy, corporate real estate consulting, labor analytics, economic development consulting, or analytics consulting.

• At least 4 years of experience in a leadership role.

• Preferred: MBA or a master's degree in economics, planning, GIS, or analytics.

• Preferred: Experience in healthcare real estate or health system market analytics.

• Preferred: Background in pricing and packaging analytics or consulting services.

• Preferred: Industry recognition through CoreNet Global, IAMC, or similar organizations.

• Preferred: Experience in developing data products or dashboards utilized directly by clients.

• Familiarity with Lightcast, Esri ArcGIS, Alteryx, Tableau, Moody’s, Experian Mosaic, Placer.ai, RSMeans, Microsoft Office Suite, Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot.

• Ability to engage in extended periods of computer work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work / 100% telecommuting.

• Reliable home office setup provided.

• Occasional travel for client meetings, advisor market meetings, and team gatherings.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.