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JLL · 1 hour ago

GFO IFM Operations Director

JLL is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. The GFO IFM Operations Director will be responsible for delivering facilities and workplace services while overseeing hard and soft services to meet key performance indicators and financial goals. This role requires close collaboration with client stakeholders to enhance the workplace experience and ensure compliance with safety regulations and corporate policies.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership and set technical direction
Lead and transform technical and operation standards
Enhance workplace experience
Ensure resilient cross training and successions plans are developed and maintained
Be a trusted advisor to the client by maintaining a continued focus on improving client experience, and developing a positive partnership through timely thoughtful responses, delivering on critical needs and bringing innovation
Analyze/trend failures and incidents, determine root cause and implement process improvements
Must lead by example and set “safety first” and “non-negotiable compliance to quality” work environment and culture
Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and corporate policies
Responsible for prompt response to client requests including communication of root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action plans (CAPAs)
Responsible for working with the Facility Managers, Warehouse Managers, Engineering, Project Management, HSE, Quality, and Sourcing leadership on the selection and monitoring of subcontractors
Set direction and work with clients to ensure compliant and efficient operational processes are implemented by the accounts Facility Managers, Operations Managers, Warehouse Managers, Engineering and Project Managers and subcontractors
Ensure site teams have applicable business continuity plans in place and that they are maintained
Responsible for team adherence to EHS and quality standards expected by JLL and the client

Qualification

Facilities managementOperations leadershipBudget managementBio-Pharma experienceP&L managementCustomer experienceProcess improvementsSafety complianceCross trainingSubcontractor managementEHS standardsQuality standardsClient partnershipInnovationTeam leadership

Required

Minimum 10 years of facilities management, maintenance, engineering and/or operations leadership experience
Leader of leaders in a large organization
Experience delivering customer experience and driving operational & financial performance
Budget creation and adherence
7-10 years of exposure to Bio-Pharma industry

Preferred

Professional certifications such as CFM (Certified Facility Manager) or FMP (Facility Management Professional)
Strong financial acumen with experience in P&L management, forecasting, and budget development for large operational portfolios

Company

We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.

H1B Sponsorship

JLL has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (70)
2024 (47)
2023 (60)
2022 (68)
2021 (39)
2020 (43)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.59B
2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M

Leadership Team

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Christian Ulbrich
President, CEO & Director
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Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
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