Project / Transition Manager

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Job Description – Project / Transition Manager

Workplace Management

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OVERALL ROLE

Working within a team to ensure timely deployment of new platform called Horizon into the business and as Project Lead being a point of contact for all key stakeholders. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that project plan and all key activities are scheduled and delivered as per program and within budget. The role will focus on ensuring that each workstream is scheduled, planned and delivered on time and that the activity is delivered at its best possible level of cost and operating efficiency. The role will help the wider team to set up, implement and develop new business service line in JLL and therefore enable business to scale up.

High level responsibilities:

Accountable for all aspects of project management including planning, project set-up, governance set-up, scope management, resource management, RAID management, status reporting, financial management and delivery of agreed outcomes on time and to budget. Being a champion of the change. Client facing role.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Roles and Responsibilities:

Monitor overall project deliverables and track status, including schedules and milestones

Ensure that project deliverables are completed and posted on the designated repository

Manage necessary follow-ups and/ or coordination with stakeholders, including all required documentation, or next action

Effectively communicate project-related information to stakeholders

Provide support in all business-related activities, including preparation and compilation of project updates, documents, presentation materials underscored by accuracy

On an on-going basis, gauge possible project risks and notify applicable parties

Support the global transition process for both internal and external clients

Support continuous improvement committee when survey results fall below required minimum target score

Organize meetings and handle logistics as necessary

Perform official tasks that may be assigned by immediate Manager

Cooperate and support Service Delivery Leads and operational teams in terms of business-as-usual activities and internal initiatives

Overall Management of ProLease to support EMEA onboarding to this platform and global transitions (as required). This includes but not limited to;Establishment of programs

Manage queue requirements

Management of licenses

Manage timesheet requirements

Transition support including managing updates and changes to program plans

Managing client reporting and dashboards

Work with regional/global team to identify enhancements

Develop reports for business use (e.g. KPIs)

Conduct trainings to transition team

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Ideal Experience

Degree in project management, with a minimum of 3 years post degree working experience in either a consulting or contracting organisation.

Professional Qualification of recognized body in Project Management discipline: Prince 2, MSP, other Project Management Qualification

Has experience working in the Financial Services

Excellent people skills and ability to interact with a wide range of client staff and demands

Strong PC literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systems.

Budget management and financial analysis skills

Experienced in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft project desirable.

Acts as leadership role model for Jones Lang LaSalle by behaving consistently with cultural requirements

Set stretch targets for self to achieve maximum team performance

Sets stretch targets for team to achieve maximum team performance

Able to make difficult decisions and resolve problems or improve operations.

Actively searches out opportunities to achieve best results

Promotes open, constructive and collaborative relations with superiors, subordinates, peers and clients.

Other Personal Characteristics

Strong communicator – Good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills also an active listener

Passion for quality – has an eye for detail to make sure the best delivery of services

Self-motivated; confident & energetic

Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations

Flexible – able to adapt to rapidly changing situations

Strongly goal-oriented – able to focus on meeting all performance targets

Is a team player – able to cooperate and work well with others to meet targets

Proven ability to initiate and follow through with improvement initiatives

Exhibits honesty & trustworthiness

Open to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo

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

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.