Head of Operations, East

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Key responsibilities

The Head of Operations, East is the key partner and leverage point for the Regional President, serving as their “second in command” and proxy to drive initiatives in the region with Broker Leads, Corporate Functions and other teams as required.

General

• Develop and drive adoption of consistent protocols and processes, both region-specific and national (e.g., RAO usage)

• Ensures successful implementation of end-to-end business processes within the US. Work with Americas COO to improve and drive efficiency and operating leverage, while ensuring agreed service delivery consistency standards

• Tracking and reporting on regional priorities, translated into actionable operating plans with clear owners. Implementing improvement plans for underperformance within region

• Executes across key transformation initiatives at the enterprise and Leasing Advisory level; contributing to project teams and ensuring accountability and follow through at the local level

• Chief of Staff for US Regional Leadership - setting agendas and following up with minutes and ensuring action items are followed through, providing leverage to Regional Leaders

• First responder’ and triage for operational issues that emerge in the Region

• Ensure all local offices have regular (monthly, quarterly) reviews of key data points (e.g., deficits, RPP, ratios, expenses, aging AR, rebates, underperformers, etc.)

• Ensure in-region connectivity and accountability (e.g., Regional Broker Lead calls, Town Halls, etc.)

• Manage operations personnel in region

• Member of Region’s Executive Council, where applicable

• Member of National Operating EC

• Attend BLC calls and meetings

• Attend Elevate (and similar programming events) as key stakeholder and leader

Strategy

• Translate national and regional strategic vision into operational reality in region

• Lead/oversight of annual strategic planning process for all offices in region

• Provide insight on future goals and oversee execution

• Identify key themes from local strat plans and broker business planning (and similar exercises) for regional action

• Help prioritize strategic initiatives in region

• Serve as connection point for regional feedback to national leadership

Finance (in partnership with Finance)

• Create / approve regional budgets - full P&L responsibility alongside Regional President

• Partner with local operations and leadership on financial plans and goals; review anomalies / exceptions

• Advise on allocation and use of holdback accounts, top-offs, etc.

• Validate Top Achiever lists

• Monthly/quarterly AR review to help with cash collection

People (in partnership with HR)

• Partner with Regional Presidents on strategic recruits and retentions (and track these)

• Negotiate and/or review employment agreements as required

• Act as main POC for Legal, ER & HR

• Maintain connectivity with Line Leads and Line Ops Leads regionally

• Oversee title policy and promotion process

• Ensure annual performance review processes are followed consistently

• Support people management decisions in region

• Identify future leaders and grow high-value talent

• Oversee all off-boarding and broker separation agreements

• Provide guidance on plans to improve local culture scores as needed

• Provide and approve local/national award recommendations and selections (e.g., LCAB, COE, etc.)

• Organize / oversee culture-building events as appropriate (e.g., Top Gun celebrations)

Data & AI

• Support data and AI initiatives in region as required by national strategy (e.g., AI innovation pods, LeasingOS adoption, data-entry processes, etc.)

• Serve as connection point for regional / local feedback to national leadership regarding technology, data and AI needs, use cases, etc.

Reporting

Reports to the Regional President with a dotted line to the COO, AMR Leasing

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

1.00 – 1.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –New York, NY, Washington, DC

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. 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. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

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