Business Integration and Operations Head, Global Real Estate - Executive Director | London, UK

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Integration and Operations Head to elevate their corporate real estate operations. This pivotal role involves managing business operations, leading strategic initiatives, and collaborating with global teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in corporate real estate, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in managing teams. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact in a high-performing environment where your contributions will drive success and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate real estate with senior management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage program integration and ensure timely delivery of plans.
• Lead operational process improvement and manage performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Commercial Acumen

Team Management

Education

University Degree

Job description

Business Integration and Operations Head, Global Real Estate - Executive Director

Company: JPMorgan Chase & Co. London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Join our team as the Regional Corporate Real Estate Operations Manager, where you will lead the integration of strategic planning and delivery models to elevate our real estate operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with global teams and drive innovation in a high-performing environment.

As the Business Integration and Operations Head, Global Real Estate - Executive Director, you will manage business operations to ensure high performance across corporate real estate functions. Acting as the chief of staff to the Region Head, you will lead engagements with global operations teams and support the delivery of strategic objectives, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall program integration, milestones, resourcing to ensure timely, thoughtful delivery of the plans and business alignment; be a major stakeholder in the development of real estate and portfolio strategies working with the Region head and the regional functional leads.
• Lead the region in the identification and development of best practices and changes across the functions, in partnership with CAO partners, technology, control, etc. and syndications with the LOBs to achieve a continuing change, high performing culture.
• Monitor closely with set performance metrics results of changes to verify results vs goals and to make necessary tweaks to address gap.
• Manage and monitor functional and operational metrics for a focused and continuing effort on improvement.
• Lead the efforts from the center to ensure projects are programmed from the onset correctly and integrates the collective remit of GRE, the business needs, operation, legal and risk, etc.
• Support the region head and the finance head in ensuring effective and timely financial reporting and analytics to generate cost and metrics improvements.
• Lead the efforts for operational process improvement, working closely with the regional functional leads and the global operational and technology teams as well as for operational risk and control agenda working closely with control, compliance and audit teams.
• Be a key stakeholder in developing the operational and capital budget with Finance in an integrated, thoughtful and timely manner.
• Act as chief of staff for GRE and manage business management agenda.
• Work closely with region head in developing the resourcing plan.
• Lead the program on talent retention and attraction in partnership with HR.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Extensive work experience with senior management in corporate real estate, covering project/construction, real estate, and property management.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Effective leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Proven experience in managing people and teams.
• Excellent planning and programming skills.
• University degree.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in a multinational corporate real estate environment.
• Familiarity with global operational and technology systems.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers, and employees up for success.