IFM Transformation Director

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What this job involves - The IFM Transformation Director serves as the strategic second-in-command to the IFM Director while leading comprehensive transformation initiatives across our integrated facilities management portfolio. This role combines executive-level operational leadership with program management expertise to drive innovation standardization and performance excellence across all facilities services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Service Delivery

• Act as primary successor to the IFM Director covering all major decision-making stakeholder meetings and operational oversight in their absence

• Manage delivery of facilities services to the regional portfolio in accordance with all agreed policies procedures and contract scope

• Develop and implement multi-year IFM strategy and annual management plans ensuring alignment with corporate goals including sustainability and cost efficiency

• Serve as primary point of contact for clients proactively developing relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery

• Oversee large-scale IFM project budgets and manage vendor performance to agreed standards and contract compliance

Transformation & Change Management

• Lead end-to-end transformation initiatives including technology implementation global operating procedure standardization and new maintenance model rollouts

• Serve as executive sponsor for new site launches expansions and major facility renovations

• Establish and enforce global best practices Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and playbooks for consistent service delivery

• Drive innovative programs and processes that reduce operating costs and increase productivity

• Execute comprehensive change management plans ensuring successful adoption of new processes and systems

Performance Management & Analytics

• Define track and report on critical IFM KPIs including uptime/availability MTTR CSAT maintenance backlog and cost per square foot

• Establish IFM data and analytics function to identify performance gaps predict maintenance needs and measure ROI

• Audit and refine SLAs with internal stakeholders and external vendors

• Conduct portfolio audits to ensure data integrity across all systems

• Deliver portfolio management reports and variance analysis as required

Financial & Risk Management

• Achieve operational expenditure targets manage budgets and identify cost efficiencies and savings

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

• Develop and approve annual capital plans in collaboration with client representatives

• Proactively identify and manage operational compliance and financial risks across the property portfolio

• Ensure compliance within delegated financial and contractual authorities

Team Leadership & Vendor Management

• Lead manage and develop professional teams of management-level staff across geographically dispersed locations

• Provide excellent onboarding training and team building while supporting performance excellence

• Manage strategic relationships with Tier 1 IFM partners and key suppliers

• Lead vendor contract procurement activities and support account-wide sourcing events

• Coordinate engagement with cross-functional teams including security capital projects and specialized services

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with all health safety environmental and risk management policies

• Be accountable for delivery of moves adds changes and small construction projects

• Support account-wide initiatives including compliance reviews audits and training programs

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives benchmarking and best practices implementation

• Maintain system reliability and improve consistency across the portfolio

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Property Management Operations Management or related field

• Minimum 8 years experience in facilities management property management or related field

• Minimum 5 years experience managing diverse management-level teams

• Proven track record managing complex cross-functional transformation projects

Core Competencies

• Executive Presence: Ability to influence executive-level stakeholders and lead large geographically dispersed teams

• IFM Expertise: Deep technical and operational knowledge of hard and soft services maintenance space management and building technologies

• Program Management: Experience managing simultaneous complex transformations and portfolio-level initiatives

• Data Literacy: Strong analytical skills and experience using CMMS BI tools and data analytics for decision-making

• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated finance management skills including budgeting forecasting and cost optimization

• Technology Proficiency: Advanced skills in information technology tools and platforms

• Communication Excellence: Outstanding relationship management presentation and stakeholder engagement abilities

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinking with operational execution capabilities

• Change management expertise with proven adoption success

• Risk management and compliance focus

• Innovation mindset with continuous improvement orientation

• JLL core values alignment: Teamwork Ethics and Excellence

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of integrated facilities management while developing executive-level leadership capabilities in a dynamic client-focused environment.

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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.

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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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