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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.   

Role Summary

We are seeking a Team Lead / Assistant Manager to lead (10-15 people) our central PMO, Reporting & Analytics & Knowledge Management capability. You will be responsible for a team of specialists and oversee a complex, multi-geography portfolio across the EMEA and APAC regions. This strategic role involves establishing and maturing governance frameworks, driving process standardization, and ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale programs. You will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and executive-level reporting to guide portfolio decisions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a central PMO, analytics, and knowledge specialists.
• Design, embed, and enforce PMO governance frameworks, SOPs, delivery standards, and reporting templates to standardize portfolio execution.
• Establish and manage portfolio governance structures, reporting cadences, and approval checkpoints aligned with strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards and KPI frameworks to improve reporting accuracy and delivery visibility.
• Implement and oversee cross-portfolio risk, issue, and dependency tracking mechanisms to enable early mitigation and structured escalation.
• Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into prioritized program roadmaps and milestone plans.
• Produce and present executive and board-level portfolio reports, governance summaries, and performance commentary.

Sounds like you? To apply you need to have:

• 10+ years of progressive experience as a PMO and Program Leader, with a strong track record in PMO setup and maturity.
• Desirable PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary PMO teams.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-portfolio programs across various geographies.

Key Skills & Expertise

• Core Expertise: PMO Establishment & Maturity, Program & Portfolio Governance, Process & SOP Standardization, Portfolio Prioritization & Road mapping, and Executive Stakeholder Communication.
• Methodologies: Agile & Hybrid Delivery Models, Process Improvement & Lean Methodologies.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Projects, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Advanced MS Excel  is required. Familiarity with MS Copilot & other AI Tools is a plus.
• Leadership: Strong ability to influence diverse audiences, promote collaboration, and facilitate change management across business units. Proven ability to develop concise reports and presentations for board-level discussions.

What we can do for you:

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. High-performing individuals may be selected for prestigious opportunities like the JLL "Leadership Readiness Program." We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay, and benefits package.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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