[Hiring] SVP Portfolio Strategy & Advisory, Occupier Services @Colliers International

Role Description

As the SVP Portfolio Strategy & Advisory, Occupier Services you will be a senior, client-facing leader responsible for leading the Portfolio Strategy & Advisory service line, that supports Occupier Brokerage, focusing on delivering high-impact, analytics-driven real estate advisory solutions. This role optimizes client portfolios, aligns locations with business objectives, drives operational and financial value, and strengthens the firm’s position as a trusted industry advisor.

You will partner closely with occupier brokers, producers, and cross-functional advisory teams to translate complex business and real estate challenges into actionable portfolio strategies, site selection guidance, business process improvements, and portfolio optimization recommendations.

You are a recognized industry leader, with a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and executing complex, multi-market client engagements that incorporate organizational, operational, market, and financial analysis to support high-stakes decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Client Leadership & Revenue Generation
  • Lead BD efforts with prospective and existing brokerage clients, partnering closely with brokers and sales, & solutions leaders to originate and win / expand new business.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to occupier brokers and clients, leading strategic discussions on portfolio optimization, location strategy, and workplace transformation.
  • Translate complex client challenges into clear, actionable, and financially defensible recommendations.
  • Drive revenue growth by deepening client relationships, expanding service offerings, and supporting high-value pursuits.
• Portfolio Strategy, Optimization & Thought Leadership
  • Lead broker-led multi-market portfolio assessments, including consolidation, expansion, and optimization studies across national or global portfolios.
  • Serve as a recognized thought leader in commercial real estate portfolio optimization, location strategy, site selection, and planning.
  • Provide oversight for metro-market strategy consulting, ensuring consistency, rigor, and alignment with client objectives across regions.
  • Develop and implement innovative methodologies, frameworks, and analytical tools to differentiate the firm’s portfolio strategy offerings.
• CRE Organizational Design & Development
  • Advise clients on corporate real estate organizational design, including portfolio governance, team structure, and operational processes to maximize efficiency and strategic impact.
  • Guide clients in aligning their real estate organization with broader business objectives and portfolio goals.
• Analytics, KPIs & Business Case Leadership
  • Lead business analytics, KPI development, and performance measurement initiatives to inform strategic portfolio decisions.
  • Develop best-in-class business cases, including scenario analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, financial modeling, and market analysis.
  • Ensure all client recommendations are quantifiable, defensible, and tied to measurable outcomes.
• Financial & Market Analysis
  • Conduct detailed financial, operational, and market assessments to support portfolio decisions, site selection, and strategic planning.
  • Translate complex datasets into actionable insights for executive-level clients.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
  • Manage and mentor portfolio strategy consultants and/or analysts.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration with consulting, brokerage, and other practice teams to ensure integrated solutions.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation within the portfolio strategy practice.
• Professionalism & Workplace Effectiveness
  • Demonstrate resilience under pressure, handling job stress effectively while interacting professionally with clients and colleagues.
  • Act with honesty, integrity, and composure in all interactions, both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading a real estate and/or management consulting practice or equivalent multi-disciplinary team.
• 10–12+ years of experience in corporate real estate, consulting, or portfolio strategy advisory.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in economics, finance, accounting, business, real estate, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
• Deep experience in location strategy, site selection methodology, portfolio optimization, and organizational design preferred.
• Required: Experience advising on complex real estate portfolios, including multi-location, regional, or global occupier strategies.
• Experience in portfolio optimization, metro-market strategy, site selection, organizational design, and incentives strategy preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in multi-disciplinary teams focused on multi-market or national-level real estate portfolios.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau); experience with IWMS and CAFM systems.
• Experience with site selection methodology, financial modeling, and incentives negotiation practices.
• Training or familiarity with process improvement methodologies, including Lean Thinking or Six Sigma, is a plus.
• Exceptional oral, written, and visual presentation skills suitable for executive-level communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Strong analytical and technical orientation with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• High standards for quality, structure, organization, and efficiency in work and deliverables.
• Analytical thinker capable of big-picture analysis and calculated risk-taking.
• Effective communication style with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams while aligning them with organizational and client objectives.
• Focus on achieving measurable client impact through portfolio optimization, financial modeling, and organizational strategy.

Benefits

• Employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision.
• Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually.
• Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.
• 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.
• Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave after successful completion of 90 days of employment.