Program Manager, Transformation

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Program Manager, Transformation

Location: Chicago (on-site)

The Opportunity

The Program Manager, Transformation is a key member of the Transformation Office ("TO") supporting the Accelerate 2030 Transformation Program. This role embeds with imperative and initiative teams as a strategic advisor on TO processes, methodologies, and quality standards, helping teams deliver against milestones and realize value.

The Program Manager owns the interface between the TO and the imperatives and initiatives, streamlining support and accelerating value delivery. The role provides the Imperative Leads, the Transformation Lead, and the Global Executive Board (GEB) with accurate, timely visibility into progress, risks, roadblocks, and interdependencies.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• Embed with imperative and initiative teams as a strategic advisor on TO processes, methodologies, and quality standards

• Prioritize and sequence initiative activities within the imperative, aligned to Accelerate 2030

• Maintain momentum against milestones, stage gates, and regular updates

• Act as a structured problem-solving partner to initiative owners and escalate to the TO as needed

• Interrogate business cases and roadmaps to assess assumptions, risks, and value realization

• Identify and flag interdependencies across initiatives, imperatives, and business segments

Risk Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor risks and report on progress, roadblocks, interdependencies, and areas to accelerate

• Ensure risks, roadblocks, and key decisions are surfaced to the Imperative Lead and the TO

• Challenge off-track initiatives constructively and recommend corrective actions

Governance & Communication

• Support material preparation for Imperative reviews, GEB and Steering Committee meetings, stage gates, and CEO x TO connects

• Help initiatives prepare updates using TO templates and uphold TO quality and rigor standards

• Support Imperative Leads and the Transformation Lead with accurate progress updates

• Level communication between initiative owners and senior stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

• Bring a continuous improvement mindset to improve execution discipline

• Document lessons learned and share best practices across imperatives

• Help refine TO tools, templates, and processes

Decision Rights

• Own: The interface between the TO and imperatives/initiatives, to streamline support and accelerate value delivery

• Influence: Imperative and initiative-level materials, such as business cases and roadmaps, so they meet the TO quality standard

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field; PMP or similar certification preferred

• 8-10 years of program or project management experience, ideally in transformation or strategic program delivery

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to interrogate business cases and roadmaps and assess risk

• Strategic problem-solving skills to diagnose execution risks

• Enterprise fluidity across business segments and functions

• Collaborative dexterity in communicating with both initiative owners and senior stakeholders

• Experience with program management methodologies and tools (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet, MS Project)

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel

• Professional services or real estate experience preferred

Core Competencies

• Results orientation

• Attention to detail with strategic context

• Bias for action

• Adaptability

• Integrity

• Clear, concise communication

• Enterprise familiarity

• Strategic business acumen

Success Metrics

• Stakeholder satisfaction among Imperative Leads and initiative owners

• Quality and timeliness of reporting and stage gate materials

• Initiative adherence to milestones and TO standards

• Contribution to overall Accelerate 2030 program success

Career Development Opportunities

• Exposure to enterprise-wide transformation and senior leadership, including the GEB

• Cross-functional visibility across business segments

• Mentorship within the Transformation Office team

The below compensation is base salary. The role is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

120,000.00 – 150,000.00 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:

On-site –Chicago, IL

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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 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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