Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy

What this job involves

The Corporate Strategy team is tasked with identifying and delivering transformative revenue growth opportunities while also supporting broader strategy initiatives across all our current and adjacent markets in commercial real estate – the largest asset class in the world. Work hand‑in‑hand with Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital investment, and executive teams to recommend JLL's path forward to increase shareholder value.

• Develop and execute strategy projects across all of JLL's business lines and functions.
• Instill a customer‑driven, fact‑based, and objective approach to analysis, decision‑making, and prioritization.
• Create frameworks to tackle complex problems.
• Partner with and advise internal executives and stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment on priorities and action.
• Coordinate and manage an enterprise competitive intelligence program to track and analyze activities of core commercial real estate competitors, with regular reporting to senior leadership to drive strategic decision‑making.
• Build and maintain a strong network across other JLL units (e.g., research, finance, investor relations, business line strategy units) to drive projects to success.
• Manage junior corporate strategy team members (associates, analysts, and interns) and colleagues from other functions to execute strategy projects.

• Bachelor's degree required in business, finance, real estate, economics, or related fields; MBA/Masters preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate.
• Previous management experience.
• Global business experience.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, or commercial real estate (with strong exposure to corporate strategy).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to interact with leadership in a mature and professional manner.
• Strong business judgment and executive presence.
• Excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities; ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior managers and external business partners.
• Strong leadership skills with a team‑oriented and collaborative approach to work.
• Ability to showcase success in handling ambiguous and dynamic projects with multiple work streams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Proficiency in data analysis and presentation tools including quantitative analysis and knowledge of strategy frameworks.
• Strong financial and business modelling skills.

• 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.

On‑site - Chicago, IL.

65,900. USD per year.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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