Director, Consulting

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

Location:  SF Bay Area, CA | Hybrid  

About JLL 

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We deliver innovative solutions that help our clients, people, and communities thrive through a more humancentric, resilient, and responsible approach to work environments. 

Position Overview 

We're in a transformative period for commercial real estate and portfolio management. The rise of hybrid work, advances in workplace technology, and evolving business requirements are creating unprecedented opportunities to reimagine how organizations structure their real estate portfolios to deliver strategic value through optimized footprints, cost efficiency, and geographic alignment. 

We are seeking an experienced Director to lead JLL's Consulting practice engagements specializing in Portfolio Strategy. This role will serve as a subject matter expert who develops and implements comprehensive portfolio strategies that align client real estate footprints with enterprise objectives, operational needs, and financial goals. 

You'll drive cutting-edge portfolio optimization initiatives, from developing strategic footprint plans to analyzing market opportunities to create portfolio frameworks that adapt to evolving business requirements. This role offers the opportunity to shape how organizations structure and manage their real estate portfolios while delivering measurable financial and operational outcomes for global enterprises. 

If you're passionate about portfolio optimization and ready to help leading organizations transform their real estate strategies, we'd love to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead complex consulting engagements for Portfolio Strategy projects 

• Apply our best-in-class portfolio frameworks to meet the needs of our most innovative clients, delivering enterprise-wide portfolio transformations across different industries and markets  

• Guide clients through strategic portfolio decisions including consolidations, expansions, relocations, lease vs. buy analyses, and geographic footprint optimization • Design and implement comprehensive portfolio strategies that optimize costs, enhance operational efficiency, and support business growth objectives • Conduct detailed portfolio assessments including market analysis, financial modeling, risk evaluation, and scenario planning 

• Develop portfolio roadmaps that integrate market trends, business requirements, financial constraints, and operational considerations 

• Lead capability development initiatives, define portfolio strategy best practices, and spearhead team upskilling programs related to portfolio optimization 

• Collaborate with JLL Consulting Capability Leads and business lines to identify integrated service opportunities that leverage portfolio expertise 

• Contribute to business development through new business pursuits, RFPs, and client presentations focused on portfolio strategy solutions 

Qualifications