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Senior Director, Consulting

JLL
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
200 East Randolph Street (Show on map)
Sep 08, 2025
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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. Position Overview We're in a transformative period for commercial real estate and workplace strategy. The rise of hybrid work, advances in workplace technology, and evolving employee expectations are creating unprecedented opportunities to reimagine how organizations use space and deliver employee experiences. We are seeking an experienced Senior Director to lead JLL's Consulting practice engagements in this dynamic environment. As a subject matter expert, you'll help clients navigate these workplace disruptions and develop innovative strategies that align real estate operations with enterprise objectives, evolving work patterns, and employee experience goals. You'll drive cutting-edge workplace initiatives, from leveraging advanced analytics to optimizing space utilization to creating agile workplace solutions that adapt to evolving work styles.This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of work while delivering measurable business impact for global enterprises. If you're passionate about workplace innovation and ready to help leading organizations adapt to the changing world of work, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Lead complex consulting engagements for Workplace and Experience Strategy projects, leveraging JLL's proprietary delivery models and methodologies Apply our best-in-class frameworks to fit the needs of our leading clients, impacting enterprise-wide transformations across diverse environments and industries. Design and execute comprehensive workplace strategies that align with organizational culture, talent attraction/retention goals, and future of work initiatives, including hybrid work models, space utilization optimization, and employee experience enhancement Guide clients through strategic real estate transitions including first-generation outsourcing, portfolio optimization, geographical expansion, and operational scaling Lead capability development initiatives, define best practices, and spearhead team upskilling programs related to transformation and workplace strategy Collaborate with JLL Consulting Capability Leads and business lines to deliver integrated client solutions and identify cross-selling opportunities Contribute to business development through new business pursuits, RFPs, and client presentations Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Strategy, Workplace Strategy, Human-Centered Design, Change Management, Organizational Psychology, or related fields 10-15 years of experience in consulting or industry roles with demonstrable focus on workplace strategy, experience design and organizational transformation. Proven expertise in client advisory with specialization in organizational change management, transformation, workplace experience optimization, and implementation Deep understanding of workplace trends, space planning principles, activity-based working, and the intersection of physical and digital workplace environments Strong track record developing and implementing strategies for large corporate clients Superior executive presence with exceptional presentation, communication, and storytelling capabilities Experience with leading and mentoring diverse and multi-faceted project teams History of delivering quantifiable business results and ROI through change management and workplace transformation programs Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence cross-functional stakeholders Project management experience Mastery of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and workplace analytics tools Attributes Strategic mindset with ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable transformation roadmaps Exceptional client relationship skills with proven ability to become a trusted advisor at executive levels Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing real estate change and workplace transformation programs Deep expertise in workplace strategy consulting, including space optimization, employee experience design, and change management for workplace transitions Strong project management skills and experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, with familiarity in agile methodologies Analytical thinking with data-driven decision-making capabilities and proficiency in workplace utilization and satisfaction metrics Estimated total compensation for this position: 180,000.00 - 250,000.00 USD per year The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data . Location: On-site -Chicago, IL, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA 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. 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