Director, Solution Architecture

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Director, Solution Architecture to lead high‑complexity CRE enterprise engagements within Beacon's pod‑based delivery model. You will own the solution scope for client engagements, translating requirements into architectures and directing engineers and data analysts to ensure delivery quality.

In collaboration with Sales, Customer Success, and client leadership, you will define data workflows, design integrations, and establish reusable patterns.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in solution architecture, enterprise delivery, or implementation consulting.

Responsibilities

• Own and define project scope for large, high-complexity CRE engagements.
• Prioritize and sequence engineering work across delivery pods.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact with senior client leadership.
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success during discovery and scoping for enterprise accounts.
• Translate financial, operational, and leasing requirements into detailed solutions and data workflows.
• Design integrations and data models with Product, Data, and Engineering.
• Establish architecture standards and reusable patterns across pods.
• Champion an AI-first approach across the pod.

Skills

Solution architecture

Executive communication

AI/LLM experience

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

API integrations

CRE domain knowledge

Tools

Yardi

MRI

VTS

Entrata

Argus

RealPage

Chatham Financial

Job description

## Director, Solution ArchitectureApply: Remote: New York, NY: Full time: Posted Today: REQ531349**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**.Our people at JLL 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.**About the Role**Asset Beacon is looking for a Solution Architect to join our Delivery organization and lead high-complexity implementations for large enterprise clients. Operating within Beacon's pod-based delivery model, the Solution Architect is the design authority bridging technical architecture and CRE business strategy within Delivery: owning solution scope for each client engagement, translating client requirements into solutions grounded in real estate asset management practice, and directing the engineers and data analysts within each pod. The Solution Architect brings an AI-first approach to the role, defaulting to AI-powered tools and workflows wherever they can accelerate design, delivery, or client outcomes.This is a senior, client-facing technical role with direct exposure to client executive leadership across finance and asset management functions.**Key Responsibilities*** Own and define project scope for large, high-complexity CRE enterprise engagements, shaping solutions that fit each client's specific needs.* Prioritize and sequence engineering work across delivery pods, aligning data engineers, software engineers, and data analysts around client priorities.* Serve as the primary technical point of contact with senior client leadership, presenting solutions and building trusted, executive-level relationships.* Partner with Sales and Customer Success during discovery and scoping for enterprise accounts* Translate financial, operational, and leasing requirements into detailed solutions, technical specifications, and data workflows.* Design integrations and data models with Product, Data, and Engineering, leveraging certified connectors (Yardi, MRI, RealPage, Entrata, Argus, Chatham Financial, VTS).* Establish and maintain architecture standards and reusable solution patterns across pods for consistent delivery quality.* Champion an AI-first approach across the pod, identifying where AI and LLM-based tools can accelerate solution design, data mapping, and delivery, and embedding AI-driven capabilities into client solutions where they add value.**Requirements*** 7+ years in solution architecture, enterprise delivery, or implementation consulting, with a track record on large, high-complexity engagements.* Strong CRE business acumen required — a solid grasp of asset management, financial, and leasing workflows, not just technical exposure to the industry.* Hands-on experience with CRE systems such as Yardi, MRI, VTS, or similar.* Strong data engineering fundamentals: ETL/ELT, data modeling, API-based integrations.* Demonstrated ability to scope and prioritize work across cross-functional, distributed delivery teams.* Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-complexity delivery environment.* AI-first mindset, with hands-on experience using AI/LLM-based tools to accelerate solution design, prototyping, or delivery work.This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. **Expected compensation for this position:** 140,000.00 – 170,000.00 USD per year *Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.* **Location:**Remote –New York, NY 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!