PMO Lead, Program Management - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

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JLL's Project and Development Services team is seeking a PMO Lead, Program Management, based in NYC.In this role, you'll be a driving force behind optimizing portfolio project development, serving as the trusted advisor and single-point of contact for national and global commercial real estate clients.

We are seeking a candidate who shares our priorities and will be instrumental in influencing and creating new offerings for our clients, exploring new client prospects and expanding the portfolio of program management for our national team in various industry sectors. With your expertise and our robust JLL platform, you'll leverage programmatic insights, best practices, and subject matter expertise to guide clients through their real estate journeys.

Team Priorities:

• Deliver strategic solutions for clients to enable them to achieve their real estate portfolio goals
• Actively collaborate across platforms to maximize the value of JLL for our clients
• Develop our people and inspire others
• Support ambitions beyond the workplace
• Harness innovative technology and data to drive change and effective decision making

Thrill Clients

In this role, you'll drive efficiency, consistency, and cost savings across complex projects, serving as the key point of contact for JLL's project delivery services. Your ability to develop tailored strategies, standardize processes, and coordinate cross-functional teams will be crucial in delivering high-quality outcomes. By effectively managing risks, leveraging JLL's resources, and consistently exceeding expectations, you'll build strong, lasting client relationships. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on client satisfaction through your expertise in portfolio management and commitment to excellence.

• Lead the relationship for multiple strategic alliance clients, assisting them in developing real estate strategy linked to their business objectives.
• Demonstrate a highly visible commitment to creating a “one-firm firm” to support program solutioning and meet client needs by partnering with and cultivating positive working relationships with cross-discipline teams and global PDS partners.
• Collaborate with clients on national and global large scale and/or highly complex project portfolios to define program specific goals.
• Develop objectives/desired results and work with the team and other managers to achieve completion.
• Develop, manage, and/or implement standardized processes, playbooks, tools, and resources to support client relationships and cross-functional partnerships.
• Oversee and provide consistent consolidated schedule, budget, risk and opportunity reporting.
• Develop and oversee management routines to manage portfolio performance and performance metrics.
• Oversee, approve or conduct contract negotiations to ensure profitable business and appropriate pricing for JLL services.
• Identify and proactively manage risks and issues that could impact projects across the portfolio; ensure solutions are successfully implemented by removing roadblocks or facilitating reprioritization conversations among relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively manage programs in accordance with client standard processes, procedures, and KPIs to ensure superior customer satisfaction and performance levels.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance complex project delivery and team efficiency.
• Leverage the broader JLL platform to deliver portfolio specific insights, best practices, and subject matter expertise.
• Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.

Inspire Our People

You will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to putting the business first, driving change, helping, and inspiring others, and executing tasks efficiently. Leading by example and establishing a strong rapport with team members and direct reports, this role will contribute to and oversee team operations and effectively manage project team members. This includes attracting and retaining talent, succession planning, setting and managing team goals, performance metrics, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).

As PMO Lead, you will also allocate workloads among team members, considering their expertise, capacity, and project priorities. You will ensure training and development of JLL team members in the skills and understanding of firm procedures, methodology and practices expected for successful program management implementation.

Fostering a collaborative and mentoring culture is essential, creating an environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth within the team.

Grow Business

This role will be responsible for executing project team strategies, supporting P&L strategies, and positively impacting the business and personal brand reputation. This includes assuming responsibility for achieving specific business development targets that are tied to:

• Managing and expanding selected client relationships
• Developing new relationships
• Identifying sourcing opportunities for new clients
• Contributing to the expansion of new products and services
• Identifying cross-selling opportunities

A deep understanding of JLL's business lines and proactive expansion of services to clients is expected. Additionally, monitoring project plan alignment and profitability is crucial for project success and financial performance.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Stellar interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate multiple stakeholder groups, both internal and external, to establish effective relationships.
• Experience presenting in pitches, RFP’s, etc. with proven winning track record.
• Ability to lead individuals across a national platform to deliver superior results in client service.
• Ability to connect strategy to detail and follow-through.
• Experience with multiple complex and/or large-scale projects and programs throughout the real estate lifecycle.
• Experience working in multiple markets with the ability to navigate regional operational nuances.
• Expert knowledge of real estate development lifecycle, approval processes, and regulations.

Technical:

• Master of all phases of project management including: program development, budgeting, planning and design, project milestone scheduling, services contracting of multidisciplinary project teams, conflict resolution, project implementation, project oversight, accounting practices and project closure.
• Expert at building relationships and earning trust.
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to prioritize and escalate in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on approach, attention to detail, and ownership.
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process (Six Sigma and Project Management certifications are a plus).
• Advanced computer skills, with an emphasis on Smartsheet and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, business management, finance, or industry-based engineering specialization (advanced degrees are a plus).
• 10+ years of real estate, project management, or program management experience.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

On-site –New York, NY

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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