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Program Lead - Hospitality Development

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JLL

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United States , New York

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Salary:

150000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Program Lead to oversee a prestigious hospitality development program for a leading financial institution while this senior leadership role involves managing multiple high-value capital projects across the United States with future international expansion, working directly with executive leadership, and building world-class hospitality experiences within complex urban environments. You will lead and oversee multiple large-scale hospitality capital projects valued at $50M+ across the United States while providing strategic direction and ensuring timely, accurate execution of project deliverables. This position involves reporting directly to executive leadership on program status, milestones, and strategic initiatives while developing and refining best practices and standards of excellence for hospitality project delivery.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and oversee multiple large-scale hospitality capital projects valued at $50M+ across the United States
  • Provide strategic direction and ensure timely, accurate execution of project deliverables
  • Report directly to executive leadership on program status, milestones, and strategic initiatives
  • Develop and refine best practices and standards of excellence for hospitality project delivery
  • Supervise and coordinate 3rd party project managers executing individual projects
  • Attract, retain, develop, and manage a team of professionals across multiple regions
  • Build high-performing teams while demonstrating energy for the business and decisive leadership
  • Develop comprehensive budgets and project schedules for complex hospitality developments
  • Monitor financial performance and ensure compliance with budgetary requirements
  • Manage vendor and project team performance to meet contractual obligations and client expectations
  • Oversee project implementation from inception through construction completion
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, cost managers, and specialized hospitality vendors
  • Lead RFP development and contract negotiation processes

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 10 to 15 years of leadership experience managing projects within complex high-rise/urban real estate assets
  • Proven track record managing teams executing projects valued at $50M or greater
  • Extensive knowledge of corporate interior scopes of work and project execution
  • Strong working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings
  • Deep understanding of building components, infrastructure systems, and base building utilities
  • Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies, procedures, and practices
  • Solid understanding of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and scheduling as applied to corporate real estate
  • Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing and growing professional teams
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
  • Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities
  • Ability to make independent judgments and decisions in complex situations
  • Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications and MS Project

Nice to have:

  • Experience with hospitality development programs for financial institutions
  • Understanding of world-class hospitality experience development within complex urban environments
  • Knowledge of future international expansion planning and execution
  • Experience working directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
  • Understanding of 3rd party project manager supervision and coordination
  • Experience with specialized hospitality vendor collaboration and management
  • Knowledge of hospitality-specific project delivery best practices and standards of excellence
  • Experience with project management software and financial reporting systems
  • Understanding of complex hospitality development budgeting and scheduling
  • Knowledge of hospitality industry standards and compliance requirements
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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