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JLL provides professional services in real estate and investment management worldwide.
Director, PDS Projects
Lead and manage large-scale commercial real estate projects, client relations, and teams.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Director, Projects (P3 Level) role is a senior leadership position responsible for steering complex commercial‑real‑estate initiatives. This individual will oversee large‑scale, multi‑faceted projects, ensuring they align with client objectives and JLL’s service standards. The position blends strategic project leadership, senior client partnership, team development, financial and risk oversight, and business‑development activities. It requires guiding multiple high‑complexity projects, nurturing long‑term client relationships, mentoring project teams, managing budgets up to $100 M+, and identifying growth opportunities within existing and new accounts. • Lead multiple high‑complexity projects simultaneously, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery excellence. • Serve as primary relationship manager for major accounts, delivering proactive communication and long‑term partnership. • Direct and mentor project management teams, establish performance metrics, and implement best practices. • Oversee project budgets from $10 M to $100 M+, perform financial forecasting, cost control, and profitability tracking. • Identify and mitigate project risks while applying quality‑assurance processes to protect client and firm interests. • Pursue new business within existing accounts and develop proposals to expand JLL’s project‑management services.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project delivery
- ▸budget oversight
- ▸risk management
- ▸client management
- ▸team leadership
- ▸business development
What You Bring
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in a related field, with 15–20 years of progressive commercial‑real‑estate experience and a minimum of five years in senior leadership roles. Strong communication, cross‑functional team leadership, and deep industry knowledge are essential, with PMP certification and expertise in sustainability and technology integration considered advantageous. • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. • 15–20 years of commercial real‑estate project‑management experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership. • PMP certification strongly preferred; proficiency in project‑management software, financial modeling, and MS Office. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and communicate with C‑level executives. • Comprehensive knowledge of commercial‑real‑estate markets, construction processes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. • Experience with workplace strategy, sustainability initiatives, and technology integration is a plus.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor’s
- ▸master’s
- ▸pmp
- ▸financial modeling
- ▸sustainability
- ▸leadership
Benefits
JLL offers competitive compensation, performance‑based incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, professional‑development programs, flexible work arrangements, and clear career‑advancement pathways within its global platform. The role is based on‑site in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and is classified as a full‑time, exempt position. • Competitive base salary with performance‑based incentives. • Comprehensive benefits package covering health, retirement, and other employee support programs. • Opportunities for professional development, flexible work arrangements, and global career advancement.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time