Senior Director, Energy and Sustainability Program Lead

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. At JLL, we are driving sustainability through everything that we do, across all service lines and job positions. Specifically, we are growing our Sustainability practice to drive end-to-end sustainability solutions in real estate, from site selection to decommissioning. In this role, you will work directly with one of our high-profile clients. As the leader of the JLL Sustainable Operations Team you will develop a deep knowledge of the needs of our client’s program ensuring they are capturing JLL’s full suite of sustainability services. You will act as an accelerator and collaborator within JLL services, enabling our client to increase engagement across stakeholders and progress towards goals. You will ensure sustainability integration across business/functions throughout the real estate lifecycle influence behavioral changes, including change management ownership, required to achieve scope of work delivery and goals. This role requires a programmatic approach to embed sustainability thinking and practices into space selection, fit-outs, occupancy, maintenance, and experience. This position is remote, requiring in-office presence and site visits periodically. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all JLL sustainability activities across the client real estate portfolio. Contribute to the client corporate sustainability strategy and drive the delivery of key objectives. Develop, drive, and continuously improve client-facing rhythm of the business activities including monthly and quarterly business reviews and annual operational planning. Provide strategic direction and guidance on ways to enhance and expand service delivery to the client, including leveraging supply chain partners, internal collaborations, and the broader JLL Sustainability Platform. Own, and improve upon, a multi-faceted global sustainability strategy. Establish strong working relationships with global and regional workstreams to deliver local targets as well as overarching global targets. Effectively network cross-functionally to collaborate with other JLL service lines on the account (technology, finance, projects, IFM, consultants, and procurement) to elevate the sustainability mission and objectives, and drive implementation where most organic within the business. With a cross-functional view, effectively manage changes in partnership with stakeholders, which have the potential to impact sustainability objectives. Ensure success stories are tracked and communicated to ensure a high level of awareness and engagement is achieved with regard to the overall sustainability program and client’s success. Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive management in bringing new ideas and solutions to the client, and ensure they are rolled out effectively. Develop and enhance systems and processes for delivering best practice sustainability performance and use of utility/sustainability management systems for monitoring and/or reporting purposes. Manage an effective, global sustainable operations team capable of delivery according to scope of work and schedule. Provide SME input and own program components (e.g., content development, maintenance) related to SME area. Provide technical expertise, strategic leadership, and support for all various client facilities on sustainability issues. Contribute to the client corporate sustainability strategy and drive the delivery of key objectives. Sound like you? To apply you need to be/have: Ability to influence senior stakeholders, creating value-added solutions for our client. Demonstrated ability to develop and present executive-level business cases. Regular interaction with account leadership, clients, service providers, operational and support staff in a fast-paced environment handling multiple demands and priorities. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, manage through stressful situations, and consistently make high-quality decisions. Superb people management and documentation skills, delivering thoroughness and accuracy in all tasks. Critical to the success of the client relationship in driving energy & environmental performance management, risk mitigation, and process improvement. Other Requirements include: University Degree (Science, engineering, math, or related fields). Passionate about working towards a sustainable future. Excellent understanding of key sustainability issues for corporate occupiers of real estate including decarbonization, embodied carbon, circularity, resource preservation, biodiversity, climate risk, health & wellbeing, and social value creation. Demonstrated experience in influencing cross-functional teams. Experience with change management across multi-faceted situations and cross-functional teams; change management certification is desirable. Experience working with corporate clients, commercial property, property managers and understanding the landlord and tenant relationship is desirable. Excellent ability to build relationships with clients and their internal teams. A strong track record integrating sustainability into organizations’ operations. Demonstrated people management experience. Experience working collaboratively with clients and other stakeholders to develop and implement ambitious and robust sustainability programs. Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work. Ability to obtain buy-in and engagement from employees at all levels. Operates with a sense of urgency and is decisive. An authentic leader, stimulating action with a balanced leadership style of control and influence. Behavioral Competencies: Inspire – We are humble, inclusive and energize people to follow our lead. Win Together – We work across JLL to deliver the best solutions to our clients, community and planet. Simplify – We move fast by reducing complexity and setting clear direction. Be intentional – We are courageous, decisive, resilient and hold ourselves accountable. Be future ready – We are curious, agile and resourceful to stay relevant and future-ready. Estimated total compensation for this position:

174,000.00 – 210,000.00 USD per year. Location:

Remote – Albany, NY, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Poughkeepsie, NY, Raleigh, NC, Richmond, VA, Rochester, NY, Tucson, AZ, Washington, DC. Job Tags: 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.

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