Job Description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you\xe2\x80\x99re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

What this job involves:
Leading organisation to success
As Senior Director you\xe2\x80\x99ll take total responsibility for developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives that align with the overall goals of the organization. This includes analysing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and overseeing the overall success of major projects\xe2\x80\x94guiding teams in each phase to achieve outcomes that exceed clients\xe2\x80\x99 expectations and meet JLL\xe2\x80\x99s commercial objectives. Driven and ambitious by nature, you have a mastery of the ins and outs of business\xe2\x80\x94from products and systems to processes, tools and best practices. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a cohesive long-term vision and strategy that aligns with the organization\'s goals.

Leadership and Financial Management
You will provide strong leadership to the organization and motivate and inspire teams to achieve their goals. This includes setting performance goals, providing guidance and feedback to team members, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. Where needed, and working in tandem with the country head or account head, manage the organization\'s budget and financial resources effectively, ensuring that expenses are in line with revenue projections and that financial goals are met.

Business Development and Risk Management
You will be able to identify and pursue new business opportunities that align with the organization\'s strategic goals. This may include partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, or other types of collaborations. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, customers, and partners, and ensure that their needs and concerns are addressed is a must. As path of this process, you will also be responsible for identifying and managing potential risks to the organization, including financial, operational, and reputational risks. Don\xe2\x80\x99t forget, you will often be the public face of the organization and hence will have a high level of expertise, experience, and credibility

Performance and Talent Opportunities
You are responsible for monitoring the performance of the organization and its teams, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to drive growth and achieve goals. Your leadership and management style should be used to attract, retain, and develop top talent for the organization, including recruiting and hiring new employees, providing ongoing training and development, and creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Communication is key and you should be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including the executive team, employees, customers, and partners. This includes delivering clear and concise messages, actively listening to feedback, and fostering open and transparent communication channels.

Making clients our first priority
The best person for this job is one who always considers what\xe2\x80\x99s best for our clients. As such, you\xe2\x80\x99ll maintain a strong and positive relationship with our clients by identifying their needs, requirements and constraints. While you act in the clients\xe2\x80\x99 best interests throughout the project duration, you must make sure that the project\xe2\x80\x99s revenue and payment cycles are properly managed.

Keeping an eye on business opportunities is also among the highlights of the job. Do you have a knack for building rapport with prospects? Your expertise in surveying a client\xe2\x80\x99s needs and supporting the preparation of PM proposals is key. Likewise, skilfully developing relationships with other company business lines is a must; we achieve are biggest success when working together, so clear communication is key, as is collaboration and team work.

Maintaining the JLL legacy
We uphold excellence in everything we do\xe2\x80\x94that has been essential to our more than 200 years of staying power. As the Senior Director in charge, your task is to continue our tradition of project success. You\xe2\x80\x99ll accomplish this by creating a network of professional consultants who can deliver the required scope of every project.

Likewise, you\xe2\x80\x99ll handle contract administration of all vendors professionally and according to legal requirements. It\xe2\x80\x99s the best way to protect both our and the clients\xe2\x80\x99 commercial interests. Your expertise will also be central in identifying project risks and mitigating them.

Sound like you?

Our successful Senior Directors \xe2\x80\xa6
Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders and see things from their perspective.
Are driven to succeed and love achieving challenging goals.
Bring a structured and organised approach to everything they do.
Communicate and collaborate to achieve success.
Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations.

To apply you need to be:
Project-smart and technology-savvy
We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have a degree in any construction-related discipline, and at least 15 to 20 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in design, construction or project management.

Are you technology savvy? As the digital leader in project management, we use a range of technology platforms to deliver our projects.

Do you have a deep understanding of the legal environment for each project in respect to planning, commercial aspects, and delivery? If your answers are \xe2\x80\x98yes\xe2\x80\x99, then you\xe2\x80\x99re already one step ahead.

A natural communicator
This role calls for superior communication skills, as we\xe2\x80\x99ll expect you to be able to handle complex conversations with business owners, senior executives, and decision makers. We believe in clear and straightforward communication and strong empathy and EQ at all times. Of course, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be good at building team relationships and interacting effectively with stakeholders in and out of the organisation.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t meet all of the requirements below. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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.

About JLL \xe2\x80\x93

We\xe2\x80\x99re JLL\xe2\x80\x94a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We\xe2\x80\x99re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we\xe2\x80\x99re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we\xe2\x80\x99re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.