Program Manager - Research, Development & Innovation Partnerships, APAC

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• Location :
• Singapore
• Reports to :
• Director, Research, Development & Innovation Partnerships, APAC
• About the Role
• We are seeking a driven and intellectually curious
• Program Manager
• to join our
• Research, Development & Innovation Partnerships
• team in APAC. This role will be pivotal in managing and scaling our portfolio of research programs, pilots, and innovation initiatives across the region.You will work at the intersection of
• research, business, and client engagement
• —collaborating with senior stakeholders inside and outside JLL to shape the future of work, corporate real estate, and the built environment.This is an exciting opportunity for a thoughtful, articulate professional eager to bring structure, insight, and creativity to complex, future-facing projects.
• Key Responsibilities
• Program Management
• Lead, coordinate, and track innovation and research programs across APAC—ensuring projects are delivered
• on time, within scope, and to high quality standards
• Manage timelines, resources, and communications across internal and external teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with
• senior client leaders, internal business units, and external collaborators
• to align on goals, milestones, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project reviews, steering committees, and stakeholder updates with clarity and confidence.
• Research & Insights
• Support the
• design, execution, and evaluation
• of studies, pilots, and experiments on workplace performance, experience, and emerging technologies.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Data & Reporting
• Collect, manage, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from projects.
• Prepare clear and compelling
• reports, dashboards, and presentations
• for diverse audiences.
• Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
• Assist in identifying, nurturing, and managing collaborations with
• academic institutions, start-ups, and industry innovators
• Track partnership outcomes and knowledge exchange opportunities.
• Knowledge Sharing & Storytelling
• Capture and synthesize lessons learned into
• case studies, playbooks, and thought leadership materials
• Contribute to internal and external communications that position JLL as a leader in workplace innovation.
• Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor's degree in
• Business, Real Estate, Economics, Design, or a related field
• ; Master's degree a plus.
• Familiarity with the
• corporate real estate and workplace ecosystem
• (workplace strategy, facilities, design, or operations) through experience or academic exposure.
• Exceptional
• stakeholder management and communication
• skills, with comfort engaging senior leaders.
• Strong
• analytical and organizational skills
• ; adept at managing multiple priorities across regional projects.
• Proficiency in
• Excel, PowerPoint
• , and data visualization tools such as
• Power BI or Tableau
• preferred.
• Demonstrated
• curiosity, creativity, and openness to experimentation
• in applying new ideas to real-world challenges.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and teams.
• Location :
• On-site –SingaporeIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements.

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