Senior Transformation Consultant

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Senior Transformation Consultant - JLL

Chicago (hybrid)

We are looking for Senior Transformation Consultant for our Global Business Excellence & Transformation (BE&T) team to support the delivery of high-quality operating model diagnostic, design and optimization initiatives.

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We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.

If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives.

You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions - join us at JLL!

Role Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Operating Model Consultant to support our Business Excellence & Transformation team in its role leading JLL's Global transformation agenda. This role requires working collaboratively with internal customers & stakeholders to diagnose, design, execute and lead teams through operating model initiatives of varying sizes and complexity.

The successful candidate will join a high performing, global team with a charismatic leader and the ear of the Global Executive Board of a Fortune 500 business. The role is remote, with occasional travel to JLL's offices across Greater China.

What this job involves

Engaging with key stakeholders companywide to shape their vision and strategy, identifying high-level blockers that will act as design principles for a more in-depth operating model design review

Supporting and leading holistic operating model design diagnostics, identifying thematic operating improvement themes to support business case drafting and internal investment processes

Using operating model design methodologies and principles to form future-state people, process, technology, governance, and location strategies that deliver on business and functional objectives

Assisting business and functional leads in the delivery of the future-state operating model design

Building and maintaining ongoing relationships with internal customers and Business Excellence & Transformation team members

Coaching and guiding project team members, including the mentoring of junior employees and the contribution to our shared knowledge base

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we'd encourage you to show your ingenuity.

Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have :

The successful candidate will combine the ability to lead multiple teams / workstreams with project management skills and prior experience designing and delivering operating model diagnostic and design.

The candidate needs a commercial mind-set, strong financial acumen and excellent listening and communication skills.

A logical, structured approach to problem solving and common sense are key.

Experience

Strong professional experience, ideally with a top-tier consulting firm and / or with a firm with a well-established transformation agenda at a Senior Manager level

Proven track record in diagnosing business challenges, designing solutions and delivering results through the implementation of strategic and tactical operating model and / or organizational design change

Experience of multi-territory business transformation, including working across multiple jurisdictions to identify opportunities for process improvements including automation, technology enhancements, offshore migration and / or significant changes to location strategy

Understanding of or exposure to global real estate markets preferred but not essential

Change / Leadership Skills

Leadership Skills : An individual with exceptional communication skills coupled with excellent active listening skills. Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences. Establish and maintain strong relationships on all levels of organization.

Influencing and Teamwork : Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal. Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization. Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others

Project Management Skills : Knows how to effectively structure, staff and manage projects and teams to insure there is clarity of expectation, timely execution, corrective action when needed and successful outcomes.

Analytical Skills : Has a structured approach to problem solving with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics. Drives to fix the ultimate root causes to drive sustainable change.

Technical Skills

Confidence in running operating model diagnostic levers to build future state design and benefit models

Knowledge of operating model / organizational design theory and structures

A track record of building strong business cases and taking them through and investment approval process

An understanding of operating model changes levers and their applications, such as automation, process excellence, operational excellence, location strategy, and organization design

Commercially and financially astute, comfortable with reading and assessing a company P&L

Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including a strong ability using excel for benefit and business case modelling

Behavioral Competencies

Think Big - Thinks strategically, simplifies the complex, solves complex problems, sees the big picture

Drive Change - Thrives on change, learning agility, intellectually curious, appetite for risks, digital drive

Helps others - Builds relationships, actively collaborates, helps others succeed.

Get it done - Acts decisively, drives results, passion to win, takes ownership, accountable, resilient

Business first - Focuses on customers and clients, business / financial acumen, JLL first

Inspire - Inspire others, creates vision and strategy, energizes others

What you can expect from us

You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...

Estimated compensation for this position :

160,000.00 - 180,000.00 USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location :

On-site -Chicago, IL 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

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