Senior Project Manager

JLL•New York, NY

5d•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. At JLL, we partner with the world's most prestigious organizations. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager (SPjM) to join us as a strategic leader responsible for driving and overseeing highly complex and critical initiatives that have significant impact across the organization. We are seeking an accomplished professional who not only delivers exceptional results but also champions our Ascend Guiding Principles: unwavering accountability, unparalleled speed and responsiveness, proactive strategic thinking, seamless integration, and a commitment to data-driven insights. You will be entrusted with managing a suite of complex projects across a diverse portfolio, shaping best in class delivery methodologies within a team environment, driving stakeholder engagement and alignment, and ensuring that our operational excellence continually evolves toward a future-forward organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Project Management) or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of progressive experience managing highly complex, large-scale projects or programs, demonstrating increased scope and responsibility.
Expertise in delivering technical projects involving key building systems; Building Automation Systems (BMS), IoT deployments, Digital/Smart Buildings, Life Safety and Corporate Networks
Expertise in advanced project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, risk management, and financial oversight of multi-million dollar initiatives.
Proven ability to mentor junior project managers and contribute to PjM best practices within an organization.
Experience operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple, competing priorities.
Demonstrated success in driving organizational change and process improvement at a strategic level
Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and executive communication skills.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA or related advanced degree).
PMP, PgMP, or other advanced project management certifications.
Relevant tech industry experience

Responsibilities

Architect and implement best practices for project management, ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence across your initiatives.
Define robust quality frameworks, lead complex root cause analyses for systemic issues, and ensure that every detail, however intricate, is managed with precision and thoroughness, setting a benchmark for other project managers.
Take ultimate ownership for the success and strategic impact of your projects and programs, consistently following through on multi-faceted commitments.
Cultivate a high-performance culture within your teams, replacing blame with a deep curiosity for understanding challenges, and holding yourself and others to exceptional standards while mentoring talent.
Drive organizational agility and responsiveness across your portfolio, recognizing that minutes and hours matter significantly in Google's dynamic environment.
Strategically prioritize critical initiatives, address complex stakeholder needs with urgency, and maintain a strong bias for action, all while meticulously ensuring the highest safety and quality standards.
Anticipate macro-level challenges, strategic shifts, and potential organizational impediments before they arise.
Take the initiative to not only resolve problems but to proactively shape future roadmaps, raise the organizational bar for service delivery, and challenge the status quo to continually enhance the Googler experience through innovative solutions.
Lead large-scale, cross-functional alignment efforts, building a highly connected and collaborative ecosystem across diverse internal Google teams (e.g., REWS, BOS, Product Area Teams, GEN, AV, EH&S, Food, Events, Executive Events, H&P), external partners, and vendors.
Strategically mitigate organizational seams, streamline workflows, and create a truly frictionless and interconnected environment for delivering complex projects.
Exercise robust financial stewardship and strategic cost-conscious decision-making at a program or portfolio level.
Manage significant budgets with the diligence of personal funds, proactively identify large-scale efficiencies, provide strategic optionality, and recommend long-term investments that maximize value and optimize resource allocation across Google.
Champion the use of comprehensive data and analytics to uncover strategic insights, validate assumptions, and drive smarter decision-making across your projects and for the wider organization.
Transform complex data into compelling, fact-based narratives that influence senior leadership and shape future strategies.
Actively stay ahead of industry disruptions, emerging technologies, and evolving market trends, providing Google with industry-leading insights and strategic foresight.
Contribute to building for long-term organizational success, foster an agile project management culture, and invest in developing talent and tools to confidently lead Google's operational capabilities into the future.