Senior Director / APAC PMO Lead

Overview

Lead APAC PMO, overseeing regional project delivery and team management.

Key Responsibilities

• pmo governance
• project reporting
• cost assurance
• risk management
• stakeholder liaison
• contract management

Tasks

-Lead a team of programme / project manages to: -Ensure that changes to scope or budget are reported on and managed accordingly -Monitor and review account profitability with Business Line heads periodically -Monitor and report on compliance with Client’s policy, process and management framework. -Implementation of an effective PMO structure, including project and programme governance and performance management and driving a culture if continuous improvement in process -Develop and deliver value add services within the PMO -Ensure all work orders and contracts are drafted, approved and executed before starting work on a project -Support Client with Capital Plan development, Program Scope and assigning the proper resources. -Provides accountability to Client for the Project Delivery of Client’s real estate portfolio, from strategy to handover to internal Facility Management team. -Meeting and exceeding Account / Client KPI’s -Support regular Account Health checks -On board in country delivery project managers and ensure they deliver projects to specification, on time and in budget. -Lead initial project ‘due diligence’ stage coordinating business requirements, incorporating in project strategy and supporting Client approval processes. -Own the relationship with Key Stakeholders and assure effective communication from internal Client challenge. Serve as the single point of contact providing accountability and certainty. Ensure alignment and communication to client business lines and stakeholders. Where required manage conflict resolution. -Comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice -Establish and maintain a standard set of practices, processes and templates for managing projects consistently and efficiently to reduce project related risk and costs. -Oversee the collection, consolidation and analysis of program and project data to drive effective decision making -define, agree and report on project timelines, technical issues and stakeholder engagement for capital projects -Drive cost assurance and value engineering. -Provide oversight to all of the regional projects, give expert guidance and advice on all matters relating to project delivery. -Implement JLL’s Account Management Deliverables, including Mandatory Account Deliverables -Own all commercial and contractual matters in connection with JLL’s services. Ensure all agreements and documentation necessary for invoicing is in place, assure the issue of invoices, drive cash collection and identify opportunities that improve JLL margin without comprising the service provided. -Create awareness of JLL’s full range of services to the client as value creation opportunities -Manage existing performance management frameworks associated with vendors (consultants, contractors and suppliers) -Oversight of, and point of escalation, for ‘on account’ dedicated project management teams and variable project teams (where used) -Assist the Client in the capital project strategy including, but not limited, to annual project capital planning and defining in country delivery strategy to achieve value for money -Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk. -Ensure change management and communication plans are in place and being followed. -Ensure that project/program risks are reported on and managed accordingly -Take ownership of project reporting, ensuring that the PM’s report accurately, through inhouse PMIS tools or other preferred methods, on the status of the project and project finances -Review existing processes for compliance with wider industry standards and / or international best practice and identify and drive opportunities for strengthening governance / compliance through efficiency and improvement to project management process and methods -Manage, mentor and develop JLL staff members employed on the Account -Leading and mentoring a diverse team across the APAC region -Ensure project and program management processes and systems are efficient and effective whilst aligned to business needs

Requirements

• microsoft office
• regional leadership
• communication
• analytical
• digital literacy
• pmo

What You Bring

-Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications -Strong experience leading regional teams -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional manner and computer literacy -Highly organized with strong analytical skills -High levels of digital literacy and an advocate for use of technology and creating data driven insights -+20 years of practical experience in project / programme leadership, with demonstrable previous Regional PMO experience. PMO experience for Clients in the financial services / technology sectors is advantageous. -Ability to lead individuals across a regional platform to deliver superior results in client service

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Benefits

-Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed

About Jll

-Founded over 200 years ago, JLL has become a global leader in real estate services and investment management. -With a presence in over 80 countries, JLL offers a wide range of services, including property management, advisory, and capital markets. -JLL manages iconic properties like the Shard in London and works with Fortune 500 companies to optimize real estate portfolios. -The company is known for its innovative solutions in real estate technology and sustainability. -Typical projects include large-scale urban developments, corporate relocations, and infrastructure advisory. -JLL has pioneered the integration of data-driven insights into real estate decision-making. -The company’s expertise spans across diverse sectors, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure. -Notable for its long-standing history, JLL continues to shape the global real estate landscape.

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