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Senior Director, Project / Program Execution

JLL
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Aug 2025
💰 $245,375/yr($200,375/yr$245,375/yr)

About the role

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.   

What this job involves:

As a Senior Director of Integrated Program Management at JLL, you will serve as the senior leader and primary point of accountability for a key Financial Services client with a growing retail portfolio. In this highly visible role, you will own the executive-level client relationship, acting as a Trusted Advisor who connects the client's overarching business strategy to the flawless execution of their real estate initiatives. You will lead the program management function, owning the end-to-end project lifecycle from initial strategy ("idea") to operational handover ("occupancy"), while driving program outcomes that set the standard for quality, efficiency, and predictability.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Own the executive-level client relationship, acting as senior strategic partner for the Retail program and account
  • Drive executive stakeholder alignment, manage executive communications, and ensure seamless governance processes
  • Develop, define, and lead the program management function to ensure flawless end-to-end delivery of large-scale real estate projects
  • Lead and empower an integrated delivery team of cross-functional CRE partners including Portfolio Strategy, Transaction Management, and Project Management
  • Enable and deliver on portfolio strategy, identifying and executing strategic opportunities for retail growth while optimizing existing footprint
  • Drive annual and quarterly capital planning processes, ensuring financial rigor and execution against targets
  • Deliver transparent, program-level reporting on performance, portfolio health, and strategic initiatives

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Finance, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, program management, or related discipline
  • Demonstrated success managing C-suite and executive-level client relationships and leading multi-disciplinary teams
  • Exceptional financial acumen with deep experience in capital planning, forecasting, and budget management
  • Executive-level communication, presentation, and influencing skills
  • Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and drive results in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or other advanced degree
  • 12-15+ years of relevant experience in corporate real estate or program management
  • Direct experience in Transaction Management or Project Management for corporate clients
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or other process improvement certification
  • Experience with retail portfolio management and optimization
  • Track record of building and scaling program management functions

Location:

[Onsite]

Estimated total compensation for this position:

200,375.00 – 245,375.00 USD per year

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:

Remote –Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA

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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