JLL · 1 day ago
Staff Program Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expJLL is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. The Staff Program Manager will partner with the Head of Data Engineering to enhance operational efficiency, oversee strategic planning, and facilitate communication across teams to align data initiatives with business objectives.
CommercialReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with the Head of Data Engineering to develop and refine the data strategy, platform strategy, and technical roadmaps
Translate high-level objectives into actionable plans and Key Results (OKRs), and track progress against these goals
Provide analysis and recommendations to guide decision-making, ensuring data platform initiatives align with overall business priorities
Lead annual and quarterly strategic planning processes, including budget management and LBA for the data engineering department
Organize and facilitate leadership team meetings, weekly staff meetings, and quarterly business reviews—setting agendas, preparing materials, and driving follow-ups for action items
Proactively identify and lead special initiatives for process improvements to streamline engineering operations (e.g., refining the project intake process, establishing a framework for managing technical debt, defining project KPIs)
Define and implement a clear governance model for tracking project milestones and engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and promote best practices in project execution and data governance within the team
Translate complex data insights and technical concepts into compelling presentations, briefing documents, and reports for leadership and stakeholders
Draft key internal communications such as organizational updates, strategy announcements, and quarterly town hall content to ensure consistent and clear messaging
Serve as a primary liaison and communication bridge between the Head of Data Engineering, their leadership team, and key stakeholders across the company
Represent the Head of Data Engineering in meetings when required—communicating intended outcomes and summarizing key decisions and next steps
Partner closely with data leaders within the organization to foster a collaborative and high-performing culture
Drive initiatives that promote creativity, forward-thinking, and morale across the data engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, technical field, or related discipline
7–10 years of experience in roles such as program management, business operations, management consulting, or leadership positions within a technology or data-focused organization
Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives from ideation through execution
Familiarity with data architecture and modern data technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, data warehousing, BI tools) is a plus to effectively facilitate strategic discussions
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize information and create high-impact presentations for executive audiences—translating complex topics into clear, actionable insights
Demonstrated ability to develop and track metrics, KPIs, and OKRs, along with experience in budget management
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Experience leading organizational change and transformation initiatives
Direct experience in a data engineering or analytics environment
Benefits
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
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
Recent News
2026-01-07
Morningstar.com
2025-12-29
Company data provided by crunchbase