Head of Infrastructure Development

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an experienced Head of Infrastructure Development to join the Infrastructure and Operations leadership. Reporting to the SVP, this senior role shapes enterprise-wide infrastructure and application development strategy and aligns I&O with business goals.

You will manage external infra and ops partnerships, drive modern practices—CI/CD, IaC, containers, observability—and lead talent development to deliver scalable, secure platforms for the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of infra experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong cloud, virtualization, networking, and security knowledge in Fortune 500 environments.
• Experience with immutable infrastructure and modern automation practices.

Responsibilities

• Streamline engagement practices and improve value from infrastructure platforms.
• Develop and engage talent to upskill and retain staff amid AI and automation changes.
• Articulate a clear Infrastructure Development strategy aligned with IT and business goals.
• Manage relationships with external infrastructure and operations providers.
• Communicate effectively with executives, boards, and technical teams to secure sponsorship.

Skills

Strategic vision

Executive communication

Leadership

Risk management

Cloud computing

Observability

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as code

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Kubernetes

Observability tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head Infrastructure Development, reporting to the SVP of Infrastructure and Operations. As a senior member of staff in Infrastructure and Operations within IT, this individual is responsible to build aThe role holder is a senior stakeholder in all relationships with externally sourced infrastructure and operations capabilities. Owns the direct points of contact and continuous engagement and improvement with Applications Teams. As a key member of the senior I&O leadership team this role contributes to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide Infrastructure and Application Development strategy and is responsible for ensuring I&O strategy is fully aligned, positioning I&O to deliver compelling value to the infrastructure, application teams as well as the JLL Business.The Head of Infrastructure Development brings experience, knowledge, and future vision for transforming the infrastructure function including the management of the source code repository, CICD pipelines, golden imagines/patterns, OS, containers, immutable & resilient infrastructure, observability standards, tier 1, 2 and 3 support of tooling and tier 3 support for infrastructure & applications.**Key Responsibilities**: Streamline engagement practices, enable a compelling digital employee experience and improve the value the enterprise receives from infrastructure platforms and services. - **Develop and engage talent**: Create future-proofing talent strategies to develop, upskill, and retain an adaptive workforce amid the impact of generative AI and automation and adopt leadership principles that engage teams and executives to change culture build soft skills and improve the employee experience.**Leadership Requirements**: Has a clear strategic vision, with the ability to develop and communicate an Infrastructure Development vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the IT and business strategy.: Exceptional communication skills and ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to various audiences, including board members, executives, technical teams, and non-technical staff; aptitude to facilitate collaboration and build relationships across business lines is critical. Able to articulate Infrastructure Development approach to risk taking to nontechnical audiences in a way that increases sponsorship and support for ongoing endeavors: Strong business acumen, including industry, domain-specific knowledge of the enterprise and its business units. Deep understanding of current and emerging Infrastructure Development technologies and practices, and how other enterprises are employing them.: Possess a deep understanding of risk management principles and methodologies; ability to assess and prioritize risks effectively, develop risk mitigation strategies, and ensure that in-placed controls are aligned with governance and policy requirements.**Additional Requirements**10+ years of experience in infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably in a technical capacity in the cloud and/or advanced network areas. Strong knowledge of current and emerging technologies, including cloud computing, virtualization, observability, source code, CICD pipeline, containers, network architecture, protocols and technologies, with an understanding of related IT security strategies - Strong experience creating resilient and immutable infrastructure- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities- Experience as a collaborative and influential leader instilling confidence among stakeholders in FORTUNE 500 environments.At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500(R) company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit.