Principal Product Manager, Research Technology for JLLT

JLL•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Principal Product Manager - Research Technology Location: NYC, Boston, or Chicago Role Overview As Principal Product Manager for Research Technology, you'll play a senior leadership role in defining and executing the product strategy for our global Research function, which generates analytics and insights that are a strategic differentiator for JLL. You'll serve as a senior product leader embedded with the Research organization, partnering closely with Research executives and regional leaders to shape how research data, insights, and reports are produced, governed, and delivered at global scale. This role combines deep technical expertise in enterprise data platforms with strategic product leadership, operating through strong matrix management to drive the technology underpinning our Research transformation journey.

Requirements

8+ years of product management experience with at least 4+ years focused on data products, platforms, or infrastructure
Demonstrated success shipping products across multiple stakeholder groups, regions, and global teams
Deep hands-on experience building modern data platforms (data warehouses, lakes, or lakehouses) and orchestrating complex data pipelines
Proficiency with data platform technologies and concepts including ETL/ELT tools, API design, data modeling, and cloud data architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional product teams, including product managers, engineers, and designers
Experience operating as a senior product leader in matrixed environments, influencing outcomes without direct authority
Strong strategic judgment paired with hands-on execution capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior and executive audiences
Self-starter who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments with the ability to navigate and execute amid ambiguity
Passion for building data-driven products with focus on value creation
Proven track record leveraging AI tools for product development

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Commercial Real Estate data ecosystem
Experience leading global product portfolios with multiple teams and concurrent initiatives
Background in commercial real estate, research, financial services, or other insight-driven, data-intensive industries
Experience modernizing legacy platforms and guiding teams through significant change
Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, governance, and compliance considerations
Experience working with data engineering, analytics engineering, and platform engineering teams

Responsibilities

Develop product strategy and build alignment around short- and long-term product roadmaps, defining a product vision aligned to Research strategy and enterprise priorities
Own and lead a global portfolio of Research products and platforms spanning regions, asset classes, and stakeholder groups
Design and deliver solutions for global Research data, including data pipelines, APIs, and integration architectures that power data quality and analytics at scale and with speed
Define data models, schemas, and governance frameworks that enable reliable, high-quality data
Lead deep, continuous discovery with Research users and leaders across regions, balancing local needs with scalable global solutions
Act as a trusted thought partner to senior Research stakeholders on how products, platforms, and data enable insight at scale
Partner closely with engineering, data, architecture, and security teams to evolve cloud-native platforms, modern data ecosystems, and trusted research tools
Provide strong product leadership across multiple teams and initiatives, ensuring alignment, momentum, and high standards of execution
Maintain data product backlogs and lead agile ceremonies for multiple scrum teams
Track, analyze, and iterate on hypotheses to continuously drive product satisfaction
Rationalize existing products and make prioritization decisions across the portfolio
Define, track, and report key milestones and business metrics
Communicate clearly and credibly with senior stakeholders, translating product and delivery complexity into business-relevant narratives
Leverage AI tools to prototype and contribute directly to the development of key products