Program Specialist

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.

What this job involves:

Lead strategic communication and data analytics initiatives as a Program Specialist within JLL's Occupancy Strategy & Planning team, where you'll serve as the critical liaison connecting occupancy planners, divisional teams, and enterprise communications. You'll drive alignment across complex workstreams while developing compelling data narratives that inform multi-million dollar real estate decisions for Fortune 500 clients. This role positions you at the center of global space planning initiatives, where your expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and data visualization will directly impact workplace transformation strategies. You'll contribute to JLL's leadership in corporate real estate services by ensuring clear communication, strategic alignment, and data-driven insights that optimize space utilization and support business growth objectives across diverse organizational levels.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop and maintain detailed implementation timelines for occupancy strategies, coordinate with cross-functional workstreams to determine dependencies, and monitor progress while adjusting schedules as strategies evolve
• Create and maintain master communications calendars, align messaging across workstreams, and coordinate sequencing to ensure clarity while avoiding stakeholder overload
• Prepare high-level presentations combining strategic messaging with data insights, maintain governance protocols for approvals and distribution, and ensure transparency through comprehensive documentation
• Serve as primary communication bridge between occupancy planners, divisional teams, engagement leads, and enterprise communications throughout project lifecycles
• Analyze space utilization and occupancy trends, translate complex data into actionable insights, and create visual dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or Excel to communicate recommendations
• Support predictive analytics and scenario modeling for long-term planning initiatives, assessing timeline impacts of proposed changes and strategic alternatives
• Facilitate communication flow across diverse teams, ensure all stakeholders understand deliverable deadlines and impacts, and maintain accountability through robust status reporting

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Communications, Business Administration, Real Estate, Data Analytics, Urban Planning, or related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in program or project management within corporate real estate, workplace strategy, or occupancy planning environments with matrix organization experience
• Strategic communication planning and stakeholder engagement experience in corporate or enterprise settings with executive-level presentation development skills
• High-level data analytics and visualization capabilities using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar platforms to create dashboards and translate complex data into insights
• Demonstrated experience serving as liaison between diverse teams, facilitating collaboration, and managing communication flow across organizational levels
• Strong governance and process improvement experience with ability to maintain project documentation, status reporting, and accountability frameworks
• Ability to support scenario modeling, predictive analytics, and long-term planning initiatives while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or professional certifications in Program Management (PMP), Data Analytics, Change Management, or related disciplines
• Specific experience in corporate real estate transformation, workplace strategy implementation, or facility management consulting
• Experience with predictive modeling, advanced statistical analysis, or business intelligence platforms beyond basic dashboard creation
• Background supporting organizational transformation initiatives and large-scale workplace change programs
• Familiarity with CAFM/IWMS systems, space planning software, or other real estate technology platforms
• Experience working directly with enterprise clients or supporting client-facing teams in professional services environments

Location:

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!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.