Jll

OperationalExcellenceProgramLead

$238–250k Trenton, New Jersey, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Operational Excellence Program Lead at Jll. Skills: Operational Excellence, Program Management, Client Onboarding, Cross-functional Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation, Reporting, Operational Due Diligence, Process Improvement. supporting dynamic client accounts and onboarding projects across multiple business units and geographies. executing a variety of deliverables enabling the success of the overall project as well as future performance of the designated account team”

What You'll Achieve.

enabling the success of the overall project; future performance of the designated account team; advancement of account through optimization; ensure program deliverables are achieved; successful outcomes

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills; issue resolution/risk mitigation; develop timely solutions to mitigate risks; Exceptional ability to solve problems and think analytically; structured approach to problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel 20-30% of time, This position does not provide visa sponsorship, Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

IFM technology experience required, Solid program management and problem-solving skills, In-depth knowledge and understanding of buildings & systems engineering, asset maintenance, and facilities management operations, Project Management Leadership Skills, Exceptional ability to solve problems and think analytically, Agile and able to handle changes in direction calmly, Analytical Skills, Character with high perseverance and resourcefulness required to keep driving and finding ways to get the required steps done, Flexible and able to work in ambiguous situations, Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere, Forward looking with a holistic approach organizational skills, detail oriented, and process-driven, with an orientation toward continuous process improvement, Ability to travel 20-30% of time, Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

What You'll Do.

supporting dynamic client accounts and onboarding projects across multiple business units and geographies

executing a variety of deliverables enabling the success of the overall project as well as future performance of the designated account team

deploying to projects in need of specialized or detailed focus on operational challenges and key project milestones

executing activities such as recurring health checks and audits in support of JLL’s Americas accounts

plan development to support the advancement of account through optimization

handling multiple projects simultaneously

Lead assigned projects & assignments of overall execution including project team members

and identified client teams

leading cross functional key project enablers

issue resolution/risk mitigation

Accountability for agreed upon processes and deliverables (communications

meetings etc. ) on a project-by-project basis

Clarify and communicate project objectives including detailed understanding of client and internal stakeholder expectations

status of deliverables and success criteria

Proactively communicate to all key stakeholders throughout the project

Ask probing questions to identify risk and

working with appropriate internal and client stakeholders

develop timely solutions to mitigate risks

prepare and present project status reports

and updates to key stakeholders

ensuring transparency and accountability at all levels

Collaborate on enhancements of COET operational readiness risk assessment programming

Continual refinement of operational due diligence programming including both desktop and onsite aspects

Conduct onsite due diligence efforts to obtain intimate knowledge of site-specific findings used to validate initial solution and influence subsequent onboarding project activities

Validate existing procedural and operational programming such as financial management

and emergency & incident management

Develop site specific processes

and procedures to align with project specific contractual deliverables

Serve as task force lead bolstering COET and Workstream activities on dynamic projects during surges of demand and resource constraints in all phases of the transition lifecycle

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Actively collaborate with project teams; working collaboratively with account teams, JLL Workstreams, and the broader COET team to ensure program deliverables are achieved; exemplifying teamwork and collaboration; working collaboratively with and through others

Communication Scope

exceptional communication skills; excellent active listening skills; Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences; Proactively communicate to all key stakeholders throughout the project; prepare and present project status reports, executive summaries, and updates to key stakeholders

Process & Methodology

program management, project management, structuring and managing projects and teams, ensuring clarity of expectation, timely execution, corrective action when needed, successful outcomes, planning strategy and tactics

Full Job Description

**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**. Our people at JLL 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. **Job Summary:** The Client Onboarding Experience Team (COET) is currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Operational Excellence Program Lead to join our Global Client Onboarding Team. The role will be responsible for supporting our most dynamic client accounts and onboarding projects across multiple business units and geographies. Based on defined business needs of each respective project, this role will execute a variety of deliverables enabling the success of the overall project as well as future performance of the designated account team. Additionally, this role will deploy to projects in need of specialized or detailed focus on operational challenges and key project milestones. In this critical role, the Operational Excellence Program Lead is tasked with executing activities such as recurring health checks and audits in support of JLL’s Americas accounts and plan development to support the advancement of account through optimization while working collaboratively with account teams, JLL Workstreams, and the broader COET team to ensure program deliverables are achieved. The Operational Excellence Program Lead is expected to handle multiple projects simultaneously while exemplifying teamwork and collaboration. **Your Key Responsibilities Include:** * Lead assigned projects & assignments of overall execution including project team members, account teams, and identified client teams * Actively co

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