Senior Project Manager

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Project Manager for the WPMT Program Management Office to coordinate software development and technology projects. You will collaborate with teams across the globe to align priorities and deliver on goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of software project management experience, strong Agile/Scrum knowledge, and proven leadership to influence stakeholders under tight deadlines. You will drive plans, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• BS degree in technology, CS strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager on software development projects.
• Experience with traditional and Agile (Scrum, Kanban) methodologies.
• Strong leadership to influence stakeholders and teams under pressure.
• Conflict & impediments management in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying/closing gaps in the product development life-cycle.
• Self-motivated, independent thinker who guides the team during conflicting situations.
• Process development and project management principles experience.
• Ability to prioritize activities and stay within budget across multiple priorities.
• Strong communication with leaders regarding scope, schedule, budget, risks, and expectations.
• Ability to create a collaborative plan of action and keep team engaged.

Responsibilities

• Define project plans with Product Management, Design, and Engineering members of project teams.
• Coordinate team members and project work across multiple project teams to deliver plans and manage dependencies.
• Work with team members to define, communicate, and track project schedules.
• Provide progress reports and project status reports to stakeholders using metrics.
• Roll up progress and status into the larger Program view.
• Guide the project team on Agile/Scrum best practices, acting as Scrum Master when needed.
• Identify, track and report on project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Own and manage project toolsets.
• Coordinate and support product releases and communications as needed.
• Elevate the practice of Project Management and cultivate a Community of Practice within JLLT.

Skills

Project Management

Agile/Scrum

Kanban

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Planning & scheduling

Education

BS in technology or Computer Science

Job description

What This Job Involves

The WPMT Program Management Office is a \"small but mighty\" team that oversees program and project management for WPMT's products and teams. The position will be responsible for coordinating and managing software development and technology-based projects. You will work alongside colleagues across the globe to help teams focus on product priorities and deliver on our goals.

What This Job Involves

The WPMT Program Management Office is a \"small but mighty\" team that oversees program and project management for WPMT's products and teams. The position will be responsible for coordinating and managing software development and technology-based projects. You will work alongside colleagues across the globe to help teams focus on product priorities and deliver on our goals.

The ideal Project Manager will work closely with teams to ensure projects are defined, tracked, managed, and delivered as per the plan. Collaboration and communication are key skills for this role.

Responsibilities

• Define project plans collaboratively with Product Management, Design, and Engineering members of project teams
• Coordinate team members and project work to deliver on project plans. Work across multiple project teams to coordinate delivery and manage dependencies.
• Work with team members to define, communicate, and track project schedules
• Provide progress reports and project status reports to stakeholders by gathering and analyzing project metrics
• Work with Program Management to roll up progress and status into the larger Program view
• Guide the project team on Agile/Scrum best practices, filling the role of Scrum Master when needed
• Identify, track and report on project risks and mitigation strategies
• Own and manage project toolsets
• Coordinate and support product releases and rollouts and related communications, as needed
• Elevate the practice of Project Management and cultivate a Community of Practice within JLLT

Requirements

• A BS degree in technology, computer science strongly preferred
• Proven experience (5+ years ) as a Project Manager on software development projects
• Experience using a range of project management approaches including traditional and Agile (Scrum, Kanban) methodologies.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and team members with a variety of personal styles to focus on the right priorities under pressure and tight deadlines
• Effective conflict & impediments management in a fast-paced environment, taking higher responsibilities working with a cross-functional team who are working on multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying/closing gaps in the product development life-cycle
• Self-motivated and independent critical thinker who can visualize and guide the team during conflicting situations to stay focused on business goals & priorities
• Proven experience in process development and project management principles leading to improved outcomes
• Ability to prioritize activities and work on multiple activities or priorities at once and stay on track and within budget
• Experience communicating effectively with leaders regarding the project scope, schedule, budget, risks, mitigation strategies, status, and expectations.
• Ability to create a collaborative plan of action and hold team members accountable, while keeping team engaged and focused

Preferred

• Utilizes solid knowledge of the Project Management Institute's standards and terminology
• Commercial real estate industry experience