Project Management Lead – PMO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide senior-level project management services for designated JLL client projects, regions, and practices.

• Oversee, manage, and enhance PDS Account and Program Management operations, focusing on profit, platform, and personnel.

• Create and implement project objectives, timelines, budgets, strategies, assumptions, and methodologies.

• Define project goals and success metrics that align with the needs of JLL and its clients.

• Cultivate client relationships and clarify project scopes, deliverables, performance criteria, and relevant benchmarks.

• Coordinate due diligence efforts and maintain necessary project documentation.

• Formulate detailed project budgets utilizing historical and market data.

• Act as the primary senior-level client liaison throughout the duration of projects.

• Guide clients and teams through the processes of design implementation, documentation, and approvals.

• Develop and uphold Master Project Schedules, ensuring timely execution of projects.

• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and oversee the selection of vendors and contractors.

• Lead project meetings and facilitate coordination among internal staff, stakeholders, and external users.

• Monitor performance against schedules, milestones, and critical path elements across numerous projects.

• Ensure vendor and project team compliance with contracts, regulations, and client expectations.

• Identify, manage, and mitigate potential liabilities and risks.

• Enhance business-unit and firm-wide best practices and standards of excellence.

• Support regional and national AGM objectives.

• Strengthen existing client relationships and establish new connections to boost team revenues.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in a particular product or service area.

• Assist in the development of innovative product and service delivery concepts.

• Maintain accounts receivable within planned working capital parameters.

• Provide due diligence and planning advice regarding budget, program, and procurement methods.

• Review and support effective processes and governance frameworks in line with the Global Client team.

• Build relationships with key client stakeholders and local business sponsors.

• Ensure the execution of global workplace standards alongside local office requirements.

• Lead project oversight, regional process and standards development, and local project delivery until handover to facilities management.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• An MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related fields is preferred.

• 2–5 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager or in a similar capacity.

• Travel may be required as necessary for project site evaluations.

• Capability to consistently communicate analyzed data to clients and teams to meet project objectives.

• Strong understanding of architectural drawings and furniture and space planning principles.

• Highly organized with excellent analytical capabilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with executive-level internal and external clients and team members.

• Ability to primarily work on-site at client locations or project sites when necessary.

• Regular face-to-face and/or remote interpersonal interaction is typically required.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• Supportive culture and an extensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

• Remote work arrangement.