
Staff Program Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Austin • California • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $175,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Partner with the Head of Data Engineering to develop and refine the data strategy, platform strategy, and technical roadmaps.
- Translate high-level objectives into actionable plans and Key Results (OKRs), and track progress against these goals.
- Lead annual and quarterly strategic planning processes, including budget management and LBA for the data engineering department.
- Organize and facilitate leadership team meetings, weekly staff meetings, and quarterly business reviews—setting agendas, preparing materials, and driving follow-ups for action items.
- Proactively identify and lead special initiatives for process improvements to streamline engineering operations.
- Define and implement a clear governance model for tracking project milestones and engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Translate complex data insights and technical concepts into compelling presentations, briefing documents, and reports for leadership and stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary liaison and communication bridge between the Head of Data Engineering, their leadership team, and key stakeholders across the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, technical field, or related discipline.
- 7–10 years of experience in roles such as program management, business operations, management consulting, or leadership positions within a technology or data-focused organization.
- Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives from ideation through execution.
- Familiarity with data architecture and modern data technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, data warehousing, BI tools) is a plus to effectively facilitate strategic discussions.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize information and create high-impact presentations for executive audiences—translating complex topics into clear, actionable insights.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and track metrics, KPIs, and OKRs, along with experience in budget management.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data strategytechnical roadmapsbudget managementdata architecturedata warehousingbusiness intelligence toolsmetricsKey Performance IndicatorsObjectives and Key Resultsprocess improvements
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsorganizational skillspresentation skillscollaborationstrategic planningproblem-solvingfacilitationstakeholder management