I&O Business Manager

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Firm Overview
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage, and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.8 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 108,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise.

Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.
The Opportunity
The Business Manager role for the Infrastructure and Operations organization is a critical role supporting the Head of I&O and the overarching technology leadership team, direction and success  role is active across multiple and varied activities designed to allow the Head of I&O to be most productive. This individual regularly leverages their internal and external network, as well as a deep knowledge of the organization, to proactively identify areas of support needed.

This individual is focused on overseeing key business initiatives of the organization, supporting on and driving company-wide projects large and small, supporting the I&O on internal and external engagements, client meetings etc and driving execution into the broader organization.

Primary Responsibilities
Prepare materials for Head of Infrastructure and overarching IT organization:

Internal and External meetings -  prepare agendas for trips with clients, presentations, speaking engagements, panels, etc.

Maintain abreast of internal JLL and external macro-economic trends to incorporate thoughts into briefings or analysis provided

World Economic Forum and other large corporate events

Drive follow-up and advance priorities, liaising with internal stakeholders

Assist with key client correspondence and follow-ups, etc.

Global Executive Board Partnership
Work closely with the other business managers and provide leverage to the Head of Infrastructure on assignments that can include highly confidential and delicate topics

Support for the Global Executive Board and Board of Directors. Working with other IT leaders and their business managers:

Set out and adjust agenda for GEB meetings, BoD meetings, GEB calls, ad hoc requirements - with input from CIO, GEB, CEO, etc

Communicate with teams regarding presentations, materials, deadlines etc

Ensure standard of materials and review before submitted

Take notes and actions during meetings, circulate thereafter

Drive follow-ups and execution with GEB and other team members post meetings

Marketing and Communications
Work closely with Marketing & Communications and Executive office on:

Large internal leadership meetings

Communications from the executive office (content, key topics etc)

Strategic Projects
Driving a broad range of strategic projects across the global JLL business portfolio

Requirements
Experience working in strategic consulting or as an analyst in private equity/investment banking with a blend of corporate experience preferred.

Can operate independently with excellent time management skills and ability to deliver on multiple, competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Strong relationship-building skills to establish credibility quickly and partner globally across all levels within an organization

Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence with the ability to adapt personal style to different situations and cultures

Outstanding customer service; anticipates needs and responds to stakeholder issues in an expedient and professional manner

Excellent verbal and written communications including the ability to generate compelling slide decks for diverse audiences

Experience supporting and partnering with executives in C Suites in a multinational company

Demonstrates integrity and sound judgment in handling sensitive matters

Strong project management skills and ability to execute cross-functional projects

Strong attention to detail with a fundamental concern for the accuracy of information, including the ability to organize large amounts of data and track multiple projects…