Regional Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Singapore, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Support the Client Project Executive lead within the region under the direction of the global PMO.

• Assist in formulating capital project strategies and developing budget and schedule forecasts for business case approvals.

• Lead and manage regional projects while providing expert guidance on project delivery.

• Onboard project managers and ensure adherence to specifications, timelines, and budget constraints.

• Establish comprehensive project scopes, budgets, and programs.

• Ensure accurate reporting of project status and financials.

• Manage changes in scope and budget.

• Drive cost assurance and implement value engineering practices.

• Collaborate with the PMO, PE, and regional staff to establish and manage the Capital Plan.

• Anticipate workload and balance service supply with appropriate resources.

• Prepare and present approved Project Briefs that define scope, budget, and schedule.

• Identify project requirements and collect market data for budgeting purposes.

• Source local project-management resources.

• Monitor project delivery through regular reporting and conference calls.

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned project teams.

• Conduct project reviews, manage change control, and oversee risk management activities.

• Manage relationships with suppliers.

• Confirm project authorizations, expenditures, and forecast completion totals.

• Consolidate supplier progress reports and ensure weekly status and budget updates alongside detailed monthly reports.

• Implement client standards through local project managers.

• Facilitate local project delivery and reporting governance up to project closeout.

• Perform project health checks and manage delivery risks.

• Review and enhance internal processes and reporting mechanisms.

• Establish structured reporting systems and ensure consistent client reporting.

• Guarantee structured project closeout, documentation, lessons learned, and handover to the FM provider.

• Develop processes, standards, and templates.

• Promote regional consistency and compliance with client guidelines and policies.

• Provide guidance and training to project management teams.

• Ensure timely and precise project management data inputs.

• Track milestones and activities in work plans.

• Monitor project budgets, cash flows, commitments, and expenditures.

• Encourage effective project management practices using JLL Adaptive Works, including the tracking of risks, issues, schedules, costs, and meeting minutes.

• Monitor regional project activities against capital planning targets.

• Manage data inputs for reporting tools when a project manager is unavailable.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in project and/or program management, particularly in international capital works.

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects across a region.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Experience in managing remote teams.

• International experience in capital projects and/or programs with multiple projects.

• Strong technical proficiency in written and spoken English.

• A degree in Project Management, Real Estate, or a related field, or a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in Construction, Project Management, Program Management, and/or Real Estate.

• Prior experience in Program Management is preferred.

• Relevant professional qualifications are preferred.

• Ability to operate across ANZ/SEA/JP/North Asia.

• Proficient in managing capital budgets, project delivery, reporting, risk, change control, suppliers, and project teams.

• Familiarity with JLL Adaptive Works or similar project management reporting technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.