Real Estate Program Manager
JLL - Chicago, IL
Position Summary:
JLL is currently seeking a Real Estate Program Manager to join our team on a premier financial client. This is a Virtual/Home Office based position but the candidate must reside in the Chicago Area and be able to commute to the Chicago office as needed.
The Program Manager will advise clients on various aspects of Corporate Real Estate delivery. Act as Trusted Advisor that owns the process from idea to execution. Identify key priorities for each project and work to align organizational stakeholders and form overall program. Lead the project delivery team to ensure quality, speed, predictability and outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Essential job functions and duties include several areas and additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Relationship Management
Manage the client relationship for the assigned business segment(s) and any additional initiatives assigned.
Establish a “Trusted Advisor” relationship with Client counterparts as a SME.
Identify and partner with internal JLL SMEs to ensure strategies are effective.
Program Execution
Drive adherence to established processes and demonstrate agility and creativity to meet dynamic business needs.
Escalate risks throughout the organization appropriately.
Manage the approval process for all assigned projects.
Executive Reporting
Provide regular executive-Level dashboard or presentation reporting on project/program performance.
Requirements:
- BA/BS degree required.
- Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Science and / or Finance is preferred.
- Five years of related work experience in Commercial Real Estate, Project Management, Construction or Transaction Management, highly desired.
- Demonstrated client relationship management skills.
- Strong analytical skills including root cause analysis and solution development.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook), Adobe Creative cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) and Microsoft Project.
Posted: 30+ days ago
