State Manager

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.   City Lead - MumbaiProject and Development Services What this job involves:Leading projects to successAs Senior Project Director you'll take total responsibility for the overall success of major projects—guiding teams in each phase to achieve outcomes that exceed clients' expectations and meet JLL's commercial objectives. Driven and ambitious by nature, you have a mastery of the ins and outs of business—from products and systems to processes, tools and best practices. You'll need to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders, leading from the front while also taking the time to understand their point of view.For each project, you'll establish an effective organizational structure for reporting, communication and working procedures, and ensure that clear objectives and quality control systems are in place. You'll lead a project team that is highly motivated, eager to contribute, and in sync with the stakeholders' mind-sets. You'll also attend project meetings, submit monthly reports, and monitor project budgets, so an eye for detail and a structured approach to tasks will serve you well.Making clients our first priorityThe best person for this job is one who always considers what's best for our clients. As such, you'll maintain a strong and positive relationship with our clients by identifying their needs, requirements and constraints. While you act in the clients' best interests throughout the project duration, you must make sure that the project's revenue and payment cycles are properly managed.Keeping an eye on business opportunities is also among the highlights of the job. Do you have a knack for building rapport with prospects? Your expertise in surveying a client's needs and supporting the preparation of PM proposals is key. Likewise, skillfully developing relationships with other company business lines is a must; we achieve are biggest success when working together, so clear communication is key, as is collaboration and team work.Maintaining the JLL legacyWe uphold excellence in everything we do—that has been essential to our more than 200 years of staying power. As the person in charge, your task is to continue our tradition of project success. You'll accomplish this by creating a network of professional consultants who can deliver the required scope of every project.Likewise, you'll handle contract administration of all vendors professionally and according to legal requirements. It's the best way to protect both our and the clients' commercial interests. Your expertise will also be central in identifying project risks and mitigating them. Furthermore, you'll be responsible for developing project-related reports, analyses, and reviews regularly.Sound like you? To apply you need to be:Our successful Project Directors …Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders and see things from their perspective.Are driven to succeed and love achieving challenging goals.Bring a structured and organized approach to everything they do.Communicate and collaborate to achieve success.Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations.Project-smart and technology-savvyWe employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have a degree in any property-related discipline, and at least 10 to 12 years' experience in design, construction or project management.Are you technology savvy? As the digital leader in project management, we use a range of technology platforms to deliver our projects.Do you have a deep understanding of the legal environment for each project in respect to planning, commercial aspects, and delivery? If your answers are 'yes', then you're already one step ahead.A natural communicatorThis role calls for superior communication skills, as we'll expect you to be able to handle complex conversations with business owners, senior executives, and decision makers. We believe in clear and straightforward communication and strong empathy and EQ at all times. Of course, you'll be good at building team relationships and interacting effectively with stakeholders in and out of the organization.What we can do for you:At JLL, our purpose is to shape the future of real estate for a better world.We make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.Apply todayLocation: On-site –Mumbai, MHScheduled Weekly Hours:40If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements.  We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the tableJLL Privacy NoticeJones 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. 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