Director, Technology Product Management

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Position Overview

JLL Technologies is seeking a self-driven Senior Product Manager to define strategy and drive the tactical roadmap for our data center technology and robotics portfolio within our Workplace Management (WPM) division. This role is fundamentally about bringing together the best available technology a mix of in-house platforms and 3rd-party/partner solutions into a coherent integrated stack that technology-enables outstanding data center service delivery.

The technology surface spans IoT sensing remote monitoring data center facility management (DCFM) platforms and robotics/automation. You will not be expected to build or manage these technologies from scratch you will be expected to know the landscape evaluate whats out there and manage the vendors and internal partners needed to assemble and operate a holistic stack.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor & Technology Stack Strategy

• Own the strategy and tactical roadmap for assembling a holistic data center technology stack combining in-house platforms with 3rd-party and partner solutions.

• Continuously scan the market for best-of-breed technologies across IoT remote monitoring DCFM and robotics and make build/buy/partner recommendations.

• Lead technology and vendor evaluations RFI/RFP support proof-of-concept scoping and vendor scorecards to select solutions that best fit business needs.

• Manage ongoing relationships with external vendors and technology partners including performance roadmap alignment and commercial coordination.

Cross-Functional & Vendor Coordination

• Work closely with internal teams (REMs Workplace Management IOC/Smart Building Platform operations) to surface requirements and translate them into technical and vendor specifications.

• Serve as the primary coordination point between internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure delivery integration and adoption of selected technologies.

• Lead cross-functional (largely non-engineering) working sessions to align internal teams and outside partners around a shared roadmap.

Emerging Technology & Robotics

• Track and evaluate robotics and automation solutions applicable to workplace and data center operations and recommend where they fit the broader stack.

• Drive innovation in analytics diagnostics and workflow automation by identifying where partner technology can be layered into existing operations.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of product management experience with a track record of managing external vendors and assembling multi-vendor technology stacks (in-house 3rd-party).

• Demonstrated experience evaluating selecting and managing technology vendors/partners not primarily managing internal engineering or scrum delivery teams.

• Ability to independently define strategy and a tactical roadmap and drive it forward with minimal oversight (self-directed).

• Comfort operating across a technology landscape spanning IoT remote monitoring and/or facility or infrastructure management platforms deep hands-on data center facility management experience is not required.

• Strong stakeholder translation skills able to turn operational/business needs into clear requirements for both internal teams and external vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with data center facility management (DCIM BMS NOC) a plus not a requirement.

• Exposure to robotics or automation technology evaluation.

• Experience with enterprise infrastructure or IoT vendors (e.g. Supermicro Hitachi Lumen or similar).

• Background in facilities management workplace services or smart building technology.

What Youll Bring

• An entrepreneurial self-starter mindset comfortable creating structure and roadmap where none exists yet.

• Strong vendor management and negotiation instincts.

• Strategic thinking paired with tactical execution able to zoom between multi-year strategy and this quarters roadmap.

• Excellent communication skills across technical teams business stakeholders and external partners.

Impact & Growth

This role shapes how JLL brings together the best of internal and external technology to power data center operations combining IoT remote monitoring DCFM and robotics into one coherent well-managed stack. Youll build the vendor ecosystem and roadmap that defines the future of technology-enabled data center service delivery at JLL.

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

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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If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were 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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