Senior Project Lead-Interiors

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.    Senior Project Lead - Corporate Interiors JLL Project & Development Services (PDS) | Gujarat, India About JLL Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. Our Project & Development Services (PDS) team delivers end-to-end project and program management solutions, helping clients transform their workspace visions into reality through excellence in execution.

Overview We are seeking a Senior Project Lead to drive our corporate interiors portfolio across Gujarat. This strategic leadership role requires an accomplished professional who can manage high-value projects, mentor project teams, build client relationships, and contribute to business growth. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial acumen and leadership capabilities.

Strategic Project Leadership You will lead and oversee multiple high-value corporate interior projects simultaneously, ranging from ₹5 crores to ₹50+ crores in value. Developing comprehensive project strategies aligned with client business objectives and organizational goals is central to this role. You will establish project governance frameworks, control mechanisms, and quality standards while ensuring seamless integration of design, execution, and handover phases. Making critical decisions on project direction, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies will be fundamental responsibilities. Client Relationship Management Serving as the senior relationship owner for key accounts, you will build and maintain C-suite level relationships with corporate clients including multinational corporations, technology companies, financial institutions, and large domestic enterprises. Understanding client business drivers, workplace strategies, and organizational culture to deliver tailored solutions is essential. You will lead client presentations, strategic planning sessions, and executive steering committee meetings. Identifying opportunities for account expansion, repeat business, and referrals while ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and loyalty will drive business growth. Program & Portfolio Management Managing corporate interior programs involving multiple locations, phased implementations, or integrated workplace transformations is expected. You will develop master program schedules, resource plans, and integrated budgets across project portfolios. Coordinating dependencies between concurrent projects and optimizing resource utilization across the team will be critical. Establishing standardization frameworks for clients with multi-city requirements while maintaining consistency in quality and delivery approach is necessary. Financial & Commercial Excellence You will be accountable for P&L management of assigned projects, ensuring profitability targets are achieved. Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for complex interior fitouts is required. Negotiating commercial terms with contractors, vendors, and consultants to optimize project economics while maintaining quality standards is essential. Managing contract administration including variations, claims, and commercial settlements is fundamental. Conducting value engineering exercises and identifying cost optimization opportunities without compromising design intent or quality will support project