Director, Project Management

JLL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company in the UK is seeking a Director of Project Management to lead their Manchester team. This role involves overseeing financial performance, developing growth strategies, and promoting a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial background and proven leadership skills, with opportunities to shape the future of project management in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of leading and growing Project Management teams with successful stakeholder relationships.
• Commercial development sector experience.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manchester Project Management business and ensure financial performance.
• Develop a clear growth strategy for the team.
• Engender a culture of high performance and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

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 you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Director, Project Management – Manchester

Role

The role is to jointly lead and take full responsibility for the Manchester Project Management business including our people and financial performance. Reporting to the Head of UK&I Project Management, this role will involve building and growing our capability in Manchester and also expanding our offering into new sectors and locations across the North of England.

Responsibilities

• Leadership - work with the Head of UK&I Project Management and other key stakeholders within JLL to set the business plan for Manchester Project Management and lead the delivery of this plan. This will include being a figurehead and ambassador for the team, both within the firm and outside.
• Financial - take full responsibility for the financial performance of the Manchester Project Management business supporting the wider UK&I PDS business with meeting its financial performance targets. This includes setting and delivering to budget, profitability and productivity of the team, and all aspects of the billing and cash collection.
• Growth - work with the key stakeholders within PDS and wider business to develop a clear growth strategy for the Manchester Project Management business. Engage with the other PDS service line, sector and regional leads to identify and secure new work supporting a growth mindset within the national team.
• Delivery - lead on delivery of projects and engender a culture of high performance and innovation across the team. Promote the adoption of new technologies to enhance our service delivery to clients and improve efficiencies across the project lifecycle.
• People & Culture - set the tone and promote a culture of inclusivity creating a true team dynamic with a sense of pride and belonging.
• Resourcing & Recruitment - responsible for the efficient management of resources across all grades within the team. Identify capability and resource gaps and work with the recruitment team to attract and recruit the best talent into the Manchester Project Management business.
• Business development:
  • Build and own relationships with key clients for the Manchester Project Management team while also promoting the wider offering of all PDS business lines.
  • Build relationships across JLL and actively support a OneJLL approach to maximize value to our clients and cross selling opportunities for PDS and the wider business.
  • Identify and lead on key pursuits/must wins and engage with the pursuits team as required.
  • Ownership of the pipeline data for the team ensuring accuracy of reporting.
  • Attend key industry events and conferences, with speaking slots where appropriate.
  • Support the marketing team on the development of promotional materials and collateral to champion the capability of the team internally and externally and promote the JLL brand for Project Management services in Manchester.

Characteristics, Skills and Experience

• Experience of leading and growing Project Management teams creating a one team dynamic and building successful relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience and profile in the commercial development sector to support expansion of our Project Management business.
• Planning and successful execution of growth strategies.
• Recognised in the Manchester market as a leader in Project Management.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial metrics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – confident with client interaction and giving presentations.
• Ability to interpret complex information, solve problems and bring forward solutions.
• Flexible and comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder environment.

What you can expect from us

You’ll 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.

As a diverse and inclusive employer, JLL strives to contribute to the lasting values for clients, employees, shareholders, communities and our industry. Everything we do today should work towards Building a Better Tomorrow.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. We’ll 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 your sights and imagine where JLL can take you.

Location

On‑site – Greater Manchester, GBR

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

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