D&C Program Manager

JLL; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,000 - 404,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in Dubai is seeking a Program Manager to provide dedicated program management support. The role involves leading complex commercial fit-outs and collaborating with various stakeholders to exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a degree in Construction Engineering or Architecture, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in delivering complex commercial fit-outs.
• Ability to manage and influence a high performing team.
• Expert in the analysis and management of project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide E2E program management leadership for all assigned projects.
• Identify and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive projects at tactical and operational levels.

Skills

Leadership

Proactive communication

Ownership and accountability

Organizational skills

Expertise in project management

Education

Graduation in Construction Engineering or Architecture

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Were JLL. Were a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning occupying and investing in real estate.

Were a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries in 280 different offices with a team of over 77000 individuals. And we look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet all on behalf of our clients.

If youre looking to step up your career JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL youll have a chance to innovate with the worlds leading businesses put that expertise into action on landmark projects and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. Youll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives and youll be inspired by the best. Were focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions join us at JLL!

What this job involves

As part of the JLL EMEA PMO team your role will be to provide dedicated Program Management support on any of our accounts across the region.

The current position will be responsible for Integrated Program Management to one of our Clients Corporate Real Estate (CRE) portfolio ranging from post occupancy / expansion / consolidation / exits of existing offices to fully fitted-out corporate offices in new locations. (Headcount up to 4000). This critical role provides leadership of all project stakeholders from inception stage until the project achieves operational excellence and successful handover to Facilities Management team.

The client is a leading technology company and is our fastest growing and most innovative client for the EMEA region. PrM will be based at client location (where applicable) with key objective to drive internal and external stakeholders including consultants project managers and general contractors (GC) to exceed client / customer expectations.

Major Responsibilities

• This position reports into the Senior Program Manager (SPrM). The PrM will provide E2E program management leadership for all assigned projects right from briefing / initiation stage until full closeout and operational excellence / handover is achieved. Its scope involves site selection design budget/cost/changes schedule procurement and construction until handover to Facilities is completed including performance feedback and lessons learned.
• Drive all internal and external stakeholders including Area Real Estate and Facilities Management (RE&FM) Transaction Management (TM) Facilities Management (FM) Space and Occupancy planning (S&O) IT Security EHS and all strategic partners and vendors (e.g. Designers PM/CM & GC) to meet agreed Project Charter (customer brief headcount time cost quality and safety)
• Proactively identify and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle and communicate and report project issues health status and action plan to holistically de-risk projects.
• Drive projects at tactical as well as operational level with helicopter view and communicate to create relationships in a solution-oriented one-team approach to de-risk all projects.
• Collaborate with RE&FMs and senior level clients across the business lines to interpret business needs into a Project Charter (customer brief).
• Ensure all necessary internal and external project approvals are sought and governance processes are followed (not excluding Project charter spend and transaction approvals design authority approvals procurement approvals legal approvals landlord lease compliance activities wayleaves building licenses and occupation licenses).
• All additional duties commensurate to the level of the role.

Sound like you To apply you need to be

• Graduation / professional qualification in Construction Engineering or Architecture.
• A minimum of 8 years experience of delivering complex commercial fit-outs in corporate / international environment.
• Leadership - Ability to manage and influence a high performing team (in-location and virtual)
• Proactive communicator - Be able to work within an entrepreneurial culture delivering solutions providing leadership and effective communication to anticipate mitigate and de-risk.
• Ability to see larger picture - Be able to simultaneously act as a program manager CRE ambassador educator analyst and solutions architect on a number of different projects.
• Biased for action - Flexible and agile with ability to work effectively in ambiguous environment thinks out of box for solutions based on risk calculations
• Ownership and accountability - Expert in project management financial rigor and value engineer throughout project process prioritization of schedule work backwards from customer requirements to de-risk key deliverables and processes on critical path all within an evolving governance structure.
• Curious and eager to learn and ask questions knows the limitations and not afraid to reach out or challenge / disagree and commit
• Self-driven and motivator - Leads initiates and proactive drive all stakeholder as One Team to meet their deliverables and timeline. Passionate about successfully delivering projects under their responsibility.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to effectively prioritise workload daily to ensure always working smart and not hard.
• Ability to draft analyse and select the most appropriate project procurement strategy.
• Expert in the analysis and management of all project stakeholders (internal & external) throughout the project lifecycle to deliver the required result. Be able to win the trust and cooperation of key project stakeholders.
• Passionate for office design and workplace strategy well versed in current trends and innovations.
• Be able to work autonomously in multiple locations travelling internationally on a regular basis.

What you can expect from us

Youll join an entrepreneurial inclusive culture. One where we succeed together across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career recognition wellbeing benefits and pay. Well offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...

Apply today!

Location

On-site Dubai ARE

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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