Change Manager Jobs in San Ramon, CA (NOW HIRING)

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Change Manager to lead high-impact, fast-moving change initiatives for a leading technology organization in the Bay Area. This role is designed for a confident, adaptable leader who thrives in ambiguity, operates with urgency, and excels at orchestrating complex programs by aligning the right people, insights, and execution at the right time.
Rather than serving as a deep subject-matter expert in traditional change disciplines, this role focuses on strategic coordination, executive communication, and momentum-building across multiple workstreams.
What You Will Do
• Drive complex change initiatives in a fast-paced technology environment, managing multiple concurrent workstreams with clarity and accountability.
• Distill ambiguity into clear action plans, synthesizing inputs from diverse stakeholders into prioritized recommendations and next steps.
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, delivering concise, executive-ready communications, insights, and decision support.
• Facilitate high-stakes discussions and working sessions, maintaining focus, resolving friction, and driving alignment and forward momentum.
• Orchestrate cross-functional teams and subject-matter experts, ensuring dependencies, timelines, and deliverables are aligned and progressing.
• Navigate evolving program structures and shifting priorities, rapidly adjusting plans while maintaining delivery discipline.
• Influence and engage strong personalities with confidence and credibility, fostering productive and durable working relationships.
• Translate research, data, and qualitative inputs into compelling narratives that inform strategy and enable execution.
• Establish and track success metrics, risks, and progress indicators, escalating issues and recommending course corrections as needed.
Key Competencies
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, executive-ready summaries.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity, with strong judgment to determine priorities and drive action.
• Advanced facilitation skills to guide discussions, align stakeholders, and maintain momentum.
• High adaptability and resilience in constantly evolving program environments.
• Confident executive presence with the ability to influence without authority.
• Strong program management mindset focused on coordination, orchestration, and delivery.
• Ability to leverage subject-matter experts effectively rather than personally owning all content areas.
• Bias for action, urgency, and outcomes in high-velocity environments.
What You Bring
• 6+ years of experience leading complex initiatives in fast-paced technology or consulting environments.
• Demonstrated success managing ambiguity and translating complexity into execution.
• Proven experience supporting senior and executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong background in program, portfolio, or transformation management.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Why Join Us
You will work at the center of high-visibility initiatives within a leading technology organization, partnering with smart, driven teams to shape and deliver meaningful change. This role offers the opportunity to make immediate impact, influence outcomes, and grow alongside a dynamic and innovative environment.
What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Real estate license (where required by state law).
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

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.
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.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the USA without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Change Manager position is $110,000.00 annually and the maximum salary for the Change Manager position is $135,000.00 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.
• Benefits for Full-Time Employees
• Corporate welfare benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays are available as established by Company policy
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).