Sr. Director, Program Execution

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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 core member of our division leadership team, the Senior Director, Program Execution will lead the hands-on implementation and delivery of strategic initiatives to accelerate business growth. This individual will drive day-to-day execution, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into actionable projects with measurable outcomes. They will manage cross-functional program delivery, resolve implementation roadblocks, and maintain rigorous oversight of project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while building scalable execution capabilities across the division. 

What your day-to-day looks like:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Partner with senior leadership to shape division priorities focused on operational efficiencies, revenue growth, and global connectivity
• Translate strategic priorities into a unified roadmap of program initiatives and executable projects
• Facilitate the end-to-end program management of initiatives by proactively building and managing integrated project plans and timelines, risk management plans, communication plans, and governance routines 
• Initiatives are likely to encompass employee and client engagement; global service delivery; internal compliance; account management excellence; preparing talent for new opportunities; technical and diverse talent outreach; innovation; culture enhancement; and eminence building. 
• Develop and implement a comprehensive execution management strategy to support and enable the division in achieving its strategic goals while creating a culture of ownership, collaboration, and accountability 
• Independently lead cross-functional teams, steward organizational resources, and collaborate across divisions and with colleagues globally to ensure successful completion of projects 
• Help teams meet goals, accelerating progress by making dynamic contributions, driving timely decisions, clearing blockers, and making trade-offs 
• Define OKRs and maintain metrics for all programs, breaking them down into trackable project work streams to deliver on the plans