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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Bangalore (PAN India coverage)
Reports To: Account Director
Business Line: Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS)
Employment Type: Full-Time
ROLE PURPOSE
The Project Manager will serve as the Single Point of Ownership (SPOC) for PAN India project coordination, governance, and execution tracking. The role requires end-to-end ownership of projects from planning through closure, with strong emphasis on stakeholder management, fiscal discipline, procurement integration, and compliance with JLL's governance standards. The incumbent will act as the primary liaison between JLL site teams, client stakeholders, procurement, finance, and vendors to ensure seamless project delivery across the account.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Ownership & Governance
- Act as the Single Point of Ownership for PAN India project coordination, governance, and execution tracking.
- Drive structured project reviews, ensuring timely FC (Forecast) and quarterly submissions.
- Maintain robust risk management protocols and decision-tracking logs across all active projects.
2. End-to-End Project Management
- Own the complete project lifecycle: planning, approvals, procurement, execution, invoicing, and closure.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with defined scope and quality standards.
3. Stakeholder Management
- Build and sustain strong working relationships with JLL site leads, SAP client teams, Procurement, Finance, vendors, and business owners.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional coordination and alignment.
4. Fiscal Discipline & Cash Flow Management
- Monitor and manage project budgets, financial commitments, utilization, and invoice approvals.
- Ensure disciplined financial tracking to support accurate forecasting and cash flow visibility.
5. Procurement Integration
- Align project planning and execution timelines with procurement activities, including vendor onboarding and sourcing schedules.
- Coordinate closely with the Procurement/Sourcing function to avoid execution delays.
6. Documentation & Audit Readiness
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, project records, and benchmarking data.
- Ensure reporting accuracy and continuous audit readiness across all project files.
7. Issue & Escalation Management
- Act as the gatekeeper for identifying, tracking, and resolving project risks and dependencies.
- Escalate critical issues proactively to the Account Director with clear resolution pathways.
8. Resource & Schedule Coordination
- Coordinate resources and schedules across multiple concurrent projects to ensure timely delivery.
- Balance competing priorities across stakeholders without compromising project timelines.
9. Vendor Management
- Support vendor pool development, capability assessments, onboarding, and ongoing performance tracking.
- Ensure vendor engagement aligns with JLL SCMP guidelines and quality benchmarks.
10. Data & Reporting Management
- Maintain project dashboards and support PPM (Project Portfolio Management) reporting requirements.
- Provide regular status reports and support management reviews with accurate, timely data.
11. Communication & Executive Reporting
- Lead project review meetings with clarity and structure.
- Maintain transparency across stakeholders and provide concise, executive-level updates to senior leadership.
12. Operational Rigor & Continuous Improvement
- Drive governance, process adherence, and accountability across all project activities.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project execution and reporting processes.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business
- Minimum 8–12 years of experience in project management, preferably within Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, or Workplace Services.
- Demonstrated experience managing PAN India multi-location projects with cross-functional stakeholder involvement.
- Prior experience working within a corporate client account environment (IFM/REWS) is highly desirable.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with proficiency in PPM tools and dashboard reporting.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities across internal and client teams.
- Sound financial acumen with experience in budget tracking, invoicing, and cash flow management.
- Working knowledge of procurement processes, vendor onboarding, and sourcing cycles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to senior leadership.
- High attention to detail with strong documentation and audit-readiness discipline.
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, and relevant PPM/reporting platforms.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
- On-time, on-budget project delivery across PAN India locations.
- Accuracy and timeliness of FC/quarterly financial submissions.
- Vendor onboarding and performance tracking compliance.
- Audit readiness score and documentation completeness.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and escalation resolution turnaround time.
Location:
On-site –Bengaluru, KA
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
48
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