Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Senior Sourcing Transition Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Illinois • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $134,400 - $148,800 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage a group of Transition Leads, providing day-to-day guidance, project assignments, and performance oversight.
  • Support team members in executing complex transition projects while ensuring alignment with broader team objectives and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with the Sourcing Transitions Team Leader to optimize team performance and resource allocation.
  • Execute hands-on transition management for assigned sourcing implementations, taking personal accountability for successful delivery from contract award through operational readiness.
  • Manage project timelines, coordinate stakeholder activities, and ensure quality execution while balancing management responsibilities with direct delivery commitments.
  • Serve as primary client contact for assigned transition projects, managing expectations and mitigating anxiety during critical implementation phases.
  • Utilize strong interpersonal skills to build client confidence and maintain positive relationships throughout complex transition periods.
  • Provide transparent communication about progress, challenges, and solutions.
  • Coordinate complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Facilitate communication between sourcing teams, operations, suppliers, and client organizations to ensure aligned execution.
  • Manage competing priorities and resolve conflicts that may arise during transition implementations.
  • Lead operational change initiatives during transition implementations for both managed projects and personally delivered assignments.
  • Guide clients and stakeholders through complex transformations, ensuring successful adoption of new sourcing arrangements while minimizing operational disruption.
  • Track and report on transition project progress, including timeline adherence, budget management, and quality metrics.
  • Provide regular updates to the Sourcing Transitions Team Leader on both team performance and individual project status.
  • Analyze project outcomes to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with assigned transition projects.
  • Develop contingency plans and implement rapid response capabilities to address challenges during implementation.
  • Apply analytical skills to resolve complex issues while maintaining project momentum and team productivity.
  • Provide coaching and professional development support to Transition Leads, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance team capabilities.
  • Foster a collaborative environment that promotes learning and performance optimization while balancing individual development with project delivery requirements.
  • Lead client meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder communications with professionalism and confidence.
  • Present transition plans, status updates, and recommendations to clients and internal leadership.
  • Support the Sourcing Transitions Team Leader in broader communication initiatives and team representation.

Requirements

  • Hands-on role requiring willingness and ability to be both the strategist and tactician or lead a team of people to perform both types of tasks.
  • High level of organization and project management skills.
  • Expertise in sourcing with demonstrated ability to manage change and client concerns.
  • Success implementing multiple sourcing strategies.
  • Advanced negotiation skills.
  • Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments.
  • Strong leadership skills: the ability to quickly build a working rapport and level of influence with executive level management.
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
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Soft Skills
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