Senior IFM Director, Americas

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   Our people at JLL 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.    Title: Senior IFM Director, Americas   Job Profile:   Facilities Management - Leadership   Position Overview:   As Senior Director of Facilities, you   will delight our Financial Services client through   the   strategic and operational delivery of JLL's   Facilities   Management services across a dynamic Americas real estate portfolio.    You will   be responsible for   providing transformational leadership that fosters an ownership- mindset   culture while developing and empowering our people to deliver outstanding services aligned with our client's desired outcomes .   With your extensive facilities management   expertise   and   business acumen, you will drive operational excellence, manage   substantial   budgets, and serve as a trusted advisor to   our   client stakeholders.   This is an onsite role based in Midtown Manhattan with   approximately   15- 20 % travel.   What this job involves:   In this role as a Senior Director of Facilities at JLL, you will be a strategic leader on our team, collectively shaping a brighter  way  our leading financial services  client , our  employees  and our firm.      You will be empowered to   lead transformational initiatives that set new standards for operational excellence and   further devel op our   high - performing team , as we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone   has the opportunity to   contribute and succeed.   You will have the chance to work in a culture of collaboration, both locally and across the globe, setting JLL apart as a leader in the industry.   We embrace innovative ways of working and provide   various opportunities   for you to strengthen and advance your career, always prioritizing your growth and development.   Additionally, we highly value your well-being and champion inclusivity and a sense of belonging, fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment.   What Your Day Will Look Like   Portfolio   leadership   and service delivery .   You'll   drive   strategic   and tactical   excellence   as the sen i or leader responsible for   the   delivery, client   satisfaction   and   transformational initiatives   within   our   Americas facilities management portfolio . Each day brings opportunities to analyze portfolio-wide performance data,   identify   optimization opportunities, and present strategies that   leverage   industry trends and data-driven insights to enhance   client’s   experience.     Financial stewardship and performance management .   You'll   oversee comprehensive financial planning including operational budgeting and forecasting. Your focus on cost optimization and variance analysis ensures performance within approved budgets and CPI tolerances while delivering measurable value through annual savings targets and transparent financial reporting.   Client partnership and relationship building .   You'll   establish   and maintain strong relationships at all organizational levels, serving as the primary point of escalation for complex operational challenges. Through regular governance business reviews and strategic planning sessions,   you'll   present portfolio analytics, benchmarking insights, and recommendations that reinforce JLL's position as strategic partner of choice.   Team development and cultural transformation .   You'll   invest in   people   care by creating development and succession plans that strengthen our talent pipeline and promote our "Destination Account" vision. Your leadership fosters a culture of excellence, ownership, and empowerment while leading change initiatives that embed best practices through standardized, programmatic approaches across the portfolio.   You'll   implement portfolio transformation programs that equip our people with the training and resources needed for success.   Integration and collaboration .   You'll   ensure seamless integration across all JLL services, coordinating internally to deliver a unified   OneJLL   approach for our client.   You'll   lead the One Team collaboration program that includes our client's Workplace teams and Landlords, working together in a client-centric manner to achieve combined success.   You'll   build and   maintain   relationships with key vendors and service providers,   negotiating   contracts   and   ensuring   quality service   delivery that   meets client expectations. Your collaborative mindset   identifies   issues early and engages leadership to support   timely   resolution.   Operational excellence and compliance .   You'll   establish   enterprise-wide standards and QA/QC processes that enable consistent delivery, scalability, and continuous improvement. Regular site visits allow you to conduct assessments, engage directly with facility operations, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and client expectations.   Performance achievement .   You'll   drive achievement of contractual requirements and account goals, including work order management metrics and CPI/KPI targets, while   maintaining   high client satisfaction measured through performance indicators and satisfaction surveys.   Required Qualifications   • Bachelor's degree ; Facilities Management,   Engineering, Business Administration, or related field   • 10+ years of strategic and tactical IFM   multi-regional   portfolio experience for financial services or technology-focu