Director, Operating Model Optimisation

Jones Lang LaSalle; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle seeks a senior leader to drive operating model design and transformations across the organization. You will lead diagnostics, develop future-state models, and work closely with country leaders to optimize people, process, technology, and governance.

A strong commercial mindset and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, analytical rigor, and effective communication with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable business

Qualifications

• Strong track record in diagnosing business challenges and delivering data-driven solutions.
• Experience leading transformation programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Change management experience to support successful implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead holistic operating model design and diagnostics to support business cases.
• Conduct operating model assessments using data and analytics across people, process, technology, and governance.
• Develop target operating models aligned with client objectives and benchmarks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver future-state design and governance.
• Engage with stakeholders to build trusted relationships and identify expansion opportunities.

Skills

Operating model design

Data-driven

Change management

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Automation & AI awareness

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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 This role leads and oversees complex operating model designs and transformations within JLL generally for entire sub-segments or corporate functions Working with country and sub-segment board members to drive business change and influence senior stakeholders to enact change through exceptional communication skills The role is critical in structuring holistic transformation programs while engaging wider JLL transformation capability to deliver on the ground The role will Have specialized depth and or breadth of expertise in operating model design and optimisation Interpret internal or external business issues and recommends best practices Work independently with guidance in only the most complex situations Lead unit teams or projects The successful candidate will combine the ability to lead teams and workstreams with excellent communication data analysis and project management skills The candidate needs a commercial mind-set strong financial and business understanding and excellent listening and communication skills A logical structured approach to problem solving and common sense are key

Responsibilities

• Leading holistic operating model design diagnostics identifying thematic improvement themes to support business case drafting and internal investment processes
• Lead operating model assessments using data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities across people process technology and governance dimensions
• Develop of target operating models aligned with client strategic objectives and informed by quantitative performance benchmarks
• Use JLL s operating model design methodologies and principles to form future-state people process technology governance and location strategies that deliver on business and functional objectives
• Facilitate business and functional leads in the delivery of the future-state operating model design
• Engage with internal clients and build trusted relationships while identifying opportunities for service expansion

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong professional experience and proven track record in diagnosing business challenges and a collaborative data-driven approach to designing solutions and delivering results
• Working with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions for process improvements including automation technology enhancements offshore migration and or significant changes to location strategy
• The ideal candidate will have experience of business transformation roles with a demonstrable track record of supporting operating model changes across diverse business environments
• Change management experience in support of successful implementation of transformation programs
• Understanding of exposure to global real estate markets preferred but not essential

Skills and Capabilities

• Good understanding and expertise in opportunity assessments and Target Operating Model design and delivery programs
• Ability to understand and resolve business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products processes or services
• Strong influencing capabilities to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups and organizational boundaries
• Emotional intelligence to navigate sensitive organizational changes and address stakeholder concerns
• Translate complex operational data into actionable insights to drive operating model design decisions
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with stakeholders to influence and adopt a different point of view
• Expert at communicating through presentations narrative and storytelling
• Build and establish data-driven performance metrics and measurement frameworks to evaluate operating model effectiveness
• Strong capability in using Microsoft Office applications especially Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI experience valued
• Ability to leverage automation and AI to drive improved outcomes
• Strong ability for benefit quantification scenario modelling and business case development
• Financial acumen to assess P L impacts and navigate investment approval processes

Behavioral Competencies

• Thinks strategically simplifies the complex solves complex problems sees the big picture
• Thrives on change learning agility intellectually curious appetite for risks digital drive
• Helps others - Builds relationships actively collaborates helps others succeed
• Acts decisively drives results passion to win takes ownership accountable resilient
• Focuses on customers and clients business financial acumen

Location: On-site - JL