Engineering Programs Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Lead the development, governance, and execution of strategic engineering initiatives aligned with portfolio priorities, operational objectives, and client expectations .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in engineering operations and governance, with a strong focus on developing performance frameworks, operational KPIs, and strategic recommendations. Capable of translating technical initiatives into actionable insights and fostering a collaborative culture across complex organizations.

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Leadership Experience in Engineering OperationsDevelopment of Performance FrameworksOperational Risk ManagementExperience with CMMS PlatformsExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Engineering OperationsGovernance FrameworksOperational StandardsPerformance MeasurementChange ManagementIncident ManagementCorrective Action ProcessesOperational AnalyticsKPI DevelopmentTraining Strategy

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

CMMS PlatformsEngineering Reporting SystemsOperational Analytics ToolsServiceNowCorrigo

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineering CertificationsFacilities Management CertificationsProject Management CertificationsReliability CertificationsOperational Excellence Certifications

Industry Keywords

Facilities ManagementCommercial Real EstateMission-Critical EnvironmentsIntegrated Facilities ManagementOutsourced Real Estate Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, governance, and execution of strategic engineering initiatives aligned with portfolio priorities, operational objectives, and client expectations
Provide direct leadership and development for the Engineering Standards & Process, Change & Incident Governance, and Engineering Training & Capability teams
Establish and maintain engineering standards, governance frameworks, operational playbooks, and implementation strategies across regions
Integrate engineering strategy, change management, incident governance, corrective action processes, training programs, and operational performance measurement
Partner with Regional Engineering leadership to support regional adoption while preserving field ownership and accountability
Develop performance frameworks, executive reporting, operational analytics, and KPI dashboards
Lead continuous improvement by identifying recurring operational issues, fragmented processes, manual workflows, and opportunities to improve systems, governance, and reporting
Support client and executive leadership discussions by translating technical initiatives into operational risks, business outcomes, corrective actions, and strategic recommendations
Foster a collaborative culture through governance, leadership development, operational accountability, and continuous learning
Report to the Global IFM Director with a dotted-line relationship to the Global Engineering Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive leadership experience within engineering operations, facilities management, commercial real estate, mission-critical environments, or similarly complex operational organizations
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale engineering programs, governance frameworks, operational standards, or enterprise-wide technical initiatives
Strong understanding of engineering operations, maintenance programs, operational risk management, change governance, incident management, and corrective action processes
Proven ability to develop and implement performance frameworks, operational KPIs, executive reporting, and program governance methodologies
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing geographically dispersed stakeholders within complex matrixed organizations
Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills
Ability to translate technical information into actionable operational insights
Excellent executive communication and client-facing capabilities
Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, adoption, and measurable operational outcomes across multiple regions or business units
Experience with CMMS platforms, engineering reporting systems, operational analytics tools, and process optimization initiatives strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
Professional certifications related to engineering, facilities management, project management, reliability, operational excellence, or change management
Experience designing and implementing enterprise engineering standards, operational playbooks, governance frameworks, or compliance programs
Strong background in training strategy, competency development, skills assessments, and engineering capability-building initiatives
Experience supporting integrated facilities management accounts or large enterprise clients within outsourced real estate services environments
Familiarity with ServiceNow, Corrigo, asset-management platforms, incident-management systems, or engineering workflow tools
Demonstrated success leading operational transformation, continuous improvement, or systems optimization initiatives
Ability to connect engineering strategy, technology, operational execution, and field adoption into measurable business outcomes
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health