Regional Programme Manager

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JLL seeks an experienced Regional Program Manager to lead capital works projects across APAC (ANZ/SEA/JP/North Asia) from our Singapore office. This senior role requires a seasoned construction project management professional who can navigate complex cultural landscapes while delivering projects aligned to our client's real estate strategy. You will join our growing APAC Regional PMO team, managing capital projects and developing high-performing project teams across diverse markets.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of construction and capital works experience with proven regional delivery capabilities across Asia Pacific markets. In doing so you will demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised at times showing initiative, whilst inspiring confidence in your interactions with both Internal and External Clients, Stakeholders and Partners.

Working closely with, and reporting to the JPAC Regional Director – PDS Projects and the Client Project Executive (PE) for the sub-regions under your management, you will own the capital budget, proactively drive and deliver capital projects through the region and report accordingly.

Overview

The key objective of this role will be to provide support to the Client Project executive lead within the Region and within the guidance and support of the global PMO.

The role is to:

Assist the PE in the capital project strategy, developing budget and schedule forecasts for business case approval.

Lead and provide oversight to all the regional projects and provide expert guidance and advice on all matters relating to project delivery.

On board project managers and ensure they deliver projects to specification, on time and in budget.

Ensure a robust scope, budget and program of projects is in place.

Responsibility to ensure that the PM's report accurately on the status of the project and project finances.

Ensure that changes to scope or budget are reported on and managed accordingly

Drive cost assurance and value engineering.

Ensure the RPM adheres to high-level Program Management practices, maintains regional flexibility, and helps minimise commitment to permanent full-time resources. This approach provides coverage across regions during leave, absences, or peak periods. The program manager will collaborate closely with key Client Functions, including Regional & Global RE&F, Health and Safety, Engineering, Sustainability, Area Managers, Facility Managers, Security, IT, and Procurement Teams.

Ongoing Delivery SupportAssist the PMO, PE and regional staff to establish and manage the Capital Plan

For allocated projects within the programme; predict workload and balance supply of service with suitable resources

For allocated projects within the programme; prepare and deliver signed off Project Briefs (defined scope/ budget and schedule)

For allocated projects within the program; assist Client in determining project requirements including gathering market information for budgetary purposes

Source the appropriate in-country project management resources for the Client

Monitor Project Delivery through reporting and conference calls (generally a site visit would only occur for kick-off and at completion where required)

For allocated projects within the program; act as the point of Contact for project teams

Deliver Project Reviews, Change Control and Risk Management

Relationship management of suppliers

Confirm existing Client project authorisations (budget), current expenditure, forecast completion total

Consolidate existing progress reporting by current suppliers

Ensure PM's provide weekly update on project status and budget with a detailed monthly report

Implementation of client standards by in-country Project Managers

Local project delivery and drive reporting governance, from engagement of project team to close out

Regular health check and risk management of project delivery

Process reviewAssist the PE in the review and improvement in the internal process and reports

Ensure delivery procedures/ standards, policies, cash flow analysis, portfolio management etc. are completed

Establish structured reporting systems and ensure that regular reporting is delivered to the Client

Ensure structured close out of projects including documentation, Lessons Learnt and handover to FM provider in line with Client Checklist.

Assist in development of processes, standards and templates

Drive regional consistency and compliance with Client guidelines/policy

Provide guidance and training to the project management teams

Reporting (JLL Project Management Information System)Overall accountability to ensure timely data inputs and its quality by PMs

Track robust inputs in workplan to track all key milestones and activities

Monitor project budgets, cashflows, commitments and spend in line with Client expectations

Promote effective management of projects using JLL's Project Management Information System including but not limited to project risks / issues, delivery in agreed time and cost baselines, recording meeting minutes etc.

Monitor regional project activity for capital planning (program) for completion as per targets agreed / assigned (annual capex targets) if any.

Manage data inputs in the tools in absence of a PM (delayed onboarding, etc) / as deemed fit to manage overall reporting accountability.

Personal attributesPerceptive, self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of working across the region through remote management skills, the Program Manager will effectively provide an operational knowledge centre of exceptional quality. Demonstrable Regional experience and an appropriate professional qualification are a preferred requirement.

Excellent communication skills, and experienced in remote management

Regional experience across multiple markets in APAC, in capital works and/or programs with multiple projects

English, both written and spoken to a good technical standard.

A degree in Project Management, Real Estate or related field or; work experience of minimum ten (10) years, which must be related to all aspects of Construction / Project and Program Management / Real Estate.

Prior experience in Program Management (regional experience in capital works and/or programs with multiple projects) preferred.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're 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.

About JLL –

We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.