Lease Administration Product Manager

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Job Description: Lease Administration Product Manager

Position Summary: We are seeking a Lease Administration Product Manager based in the US to lead our lease administration technology initiatives. This role focuses on delivering innovative solutions that streamline and enhance lease administration processes for our clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate will combine deep lease administration expertise with strong technical skills and proven product management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Roadmap:

• Develop and execute product strategies specifically for Lease Administration technology solutions

• Create and manage comprehensive product roadmaps that align with business objectives and customer needs

• Drive feature prioritization and release planning based on market analysis and stakeholder input

• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple business units, geographies, and organizational levels

• Navigate competing priorities and conflicting requirements from diverse stakeholder groups including C-suite executives, regional managers, and external partners

• Facilitate consensus-building among stakeholders with varying technical expertise and business objectives

• Develop tailored communication strategies for different stakeholder personas and cultural contexts

• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure product compliance and operational excellence

• Proven ability to frame up strategic business cases with comprehensive financial analysis, risk assessment, and ROI justification

• Strong experience in process and business transformation analysis with track record of successful organizational change initiatives

• Demonstrated expertise in AI transformation use cases including identification, development, and implementation of AI-driven solutions

• Drive exploration of emerging AI technologies including generative AI, natural language processing for lease document analysis, and computer vision for property assessment

• Exceptional Excel expertise including advanced financial modelling, complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and automation capabilities

• Expert-level PowerPoint skills with ability to create compelling, executive-ready presentations that effectively communicate complex strategic concepts

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for CoStar platform integration and optimization within transaction management workflows

• Lead complex CoStar data migration projects ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and seamless transition processes

• Develop and execute migration strategies for transitioning from legacy systems to CoStar-integrated solutions

 

Technical Product Leadership:

• Apply SQL expertise to analyze lease data and inform product requirements

• Utilize Java and Python knowledge to work closely with development teams on technical implementations

• Leverage data science skills to identify patterns, optimize processes, and drive predictive analytics capabilities

• Ensure robust data governance and quality standards across lease administration platforms

Customer & Market Focus:

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis within the lease administration technology space

• Gather and analyze customer feedback to drive product improvements and innovation

• Work directly with clients and internal users to understand pain points and opportunities

• Drive user adoption through effective training programs and change management initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure successful product delivery

• Create detailed product specifications and user stories for development teams

• Lead product demos and training sessions for internal and external stakeholders

• Support sales efforts through product expertise and customer presentations

Performance Management:

• Establish KPIs and success metrics for lease administration products

• Monitor product performance and user engagement, implementing improvements based on data insights

• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations using advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Manage product budgets and resource allocation effectively

 

Process & Business Transformation: (ENTIRE SECTION NEW)

• Lead comprehensive process and business transformation analysis across lease administration workflows

• Identify inefficiencies and design optimized processes that leverage technology and automation

• Develop transformation strategies that improve accuracy, reduce processing time, and enhance customer experience

• Implement change management initiatives to drive adoption of new processes and technologies

Complex Business Process Management:

• Manage intricate lease administration processes involving multiple approval chains, legal reviews, and compliance checkpoints

• Design solutions for complex lease lifecycle management including renewals, amendments, and terminations

• Handle multi-jurisdictional lease requirements and varying regulatory compliance across different markets

• Optimize complex workflows involving lease abstraction, critical date management, and financial reporting

 

 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Computer Science, or related field

• 6+ years of experience in product management with at least 3 years focused on lease administration

• Deep understanding of Lease Administration processes, regulations, and best practices

• Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and reporting

• Working knowledge of Java and Python programming languages

• Strong Data Science capabilities including statistical analysis and data visualization

• Exceptional Excel skills including advanced functions, macros, and financial modelling

• Expert PowerPoint skills with ability to create professional presentations for C-level executives

• Proven programme management skills with experience coordinating complex projects across multiple teams

• Demonstrated product management expertise with successful product launches and customer adoption

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in commercial real estate or facilities management industry

• Knowledge of lease accounting standards

• Familiarity with lease administration software platforms

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

• MBA or relevant advanced degree

• Certifications in product management or real estate

Work Environment:

• US-based position with potential for hybrid work arrangements

• Collaboration with global teams across multiple time zones

• Travel requirements up to 25% for client meetings and industry events

 

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

150,000.00 – 200,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL, New York, NY

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

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