Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

Product Lead (Facilities Management)- Virtual

Posted on: 31 Jan 2021

Chicago, IL

Job Description

About JLL

Were JLLa leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92,000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. Thats why were committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. JLL is a place where everyone can grow no matter how they identify or what background they bring with them. If youre a leader of any level or experience and this job description resonates with you, lets talk.

At JLL, we spend every day reaching for the sky literally and figuratively. Our portfolio includes some of the best known, most admired and simply breathtaking places in the world. We are literally changing the skylines of our communities and creating dynamic places where people live, work and play.

What we show the world publicly through the spaces we design and manage, is fueled by the same integrity, respect and get it done mindset that drive how we work with each other and with our clients. Our passion to achieve ambitions is hard-wired into our culture and nurtures our promise and commitment to inclusion and diversity across our teams.

Our core values of teamwork, excellence and ethics underscore our commitment to clients and provide direction for everything we do. Our teams touch all aspects of commercial real estate, from managing iconic projects like 1 World Trade Center in New York City and BBVA Bancomer Tower in Mexico City, to structuring and financing public private development partnerships for higher education institutions.

Were focused on becoming the best technology company in real estate and we achieve our ambitions by doing more than delivering results for our clients. We break industry boundaries, set new standards for creativity and functionality and are leading the way to the future of work.

What this job involves

JLLs Global Product Management group is seeking a versatile Product Lead to support the product manager in developing and enhancing the Facilities Management product. This functional product management role will play an integral role in developing and executing upon the strategy for a multi-billion product within a broader product group.

* This position requires a talent individual whose skillset balances a customer obsessed and analytical mindset and someone who can easily flex between strategic and tactical work at a moments notice. This individual will:

* Work closely with the Product Manager to develop and deliver against product specifications

* Manages timeline of deliverables by product

* Make recommendations for new, innovative operating models for efficiency of workflow

* Remain current on industry/market technology trends in market

* Works closely with cross functional teams Think critically about data and how to leverage it for the benefit of the product

* Maintains all documentation related to the creation and delivery of products

* Partners to ensure all support functions are aligned on timeline and resources to deliver

* Successfully communicates all aspects of the project management workflow

* Manages the requirements for collateral for each product

* Ensures industry events are represented as determined by product managers

Sound like you? To apply you need to be:

* Minimum 5 years IFM experience -facilities management or corporate real estate

* 4 years in product management

* Bachelors degree preferred

* Experience working on global projects across a matrixed environment

* Strategic thinker with an emphasis on business strategy and the ability to identify solutions to business challenges

* Achiever mentality independent, self-performer with the ability to rapidly complete project initiatives and attain a multitude of team goals simultaneously and autonomously

* Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to work despite unknowns

* Strong project management capabilities with demonstrated experience in driving a host of initiatives at once, managing budgets, team resources and project timetables

* Articulate and effective communicator, comfortable presenting to large groups and senior executives

* Proven ability to connect with customers and users to identify needs and translate to differentiated products and offerings that provide competitive differentiation

* A passion for creative thinking, innovation and pushing the envelope

* Strong experience with data management, especially to drive accuracy and inform senior leaders for decision making purposes

* Ability to cut down the complexity and work towards a simple solution and fast approach

* Experience working in autonomous role

* Experience in supporting a product management process

* Entrepreneurial drive and ability to work at a fast pace

What you can expect from us

We succeed togetheracross the desk and around the globe and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We cant wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Apply today!

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Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

Chicago, IL

A member of the Fortune 500, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is a leading, global professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. Our expert teams provide integrated services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying, developing or investing in real estate. JLL is characterized by its growth orientation, operational excellence, financial strength, premium brand, collaborative culture and high ethical standards.

We’re a world leader in real estate services, powered by an entrepreneurial spirit. We want the most ambitious clients to work with us, and the most ambitious people to work for us. It’s as simple as that.

We buy, build, occupy and invest in a variety of assets including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate. From tech startups to global firms, our clients span industries including banking, energy, healthcare, law, life sciences, manufacturing and technology. 

At JLL we embrace the human side of business, which makes us better at delivering the business side of business. Achieving ambitions is about unlocking the potential within every individual, every client, and every company. Achieving ambitions is at the center of everything we do.

  • Industry
    Real Estate Services
  • No. of Employees
    88,000
  • Jobs Posted
    2635