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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Job Title: Global Data Lead
Reports into: Global Director – Digital & Transformation
Job Description:
At JLL, we believe that data is the driving force behind innovation and strategic decision-making. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Lead to guide a talented team of data professionals and turn complex data into actionable insights that shape our business.
This is a "player-coach" role for a hands-on leader who is passionate about both developing people and solving challenging technical problems. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of your data team, steering projects from conception to completion, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality analytics, models, and dashboards. You will serve as the crucial link between business stakeholders and your technical team, translating business needs into data-driven solutions.
If you thrive on mentoring others, love tackling complex data puzzles, and want to make a tangible impact on business outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Mentorship:
Lead, mentor, and support a team of data analysts and/or data scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Manage team workload, prioritize projects, and set clear expectations to ensure timely delivery of data initiatives.
Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to uphold quality standards and promote team development.
Project Execution and Delivery:
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of analytics projects, from gathering stakeholder requirements to final presentation and deployment.
Collaborate with product managers, business leaders, and other stakeholders to define key metrics (KPIs) and translate business questions into a technical roadmap.
Act as the lead individual contributor on the most complex analytical tasks, including designing data models, developing advanced SQL queries, and building sophisticated reports and dashboards.
Technical Guidance and Best Practices:
Champion data governance and data quality best practices within your team and the wider organization.
Design and implement scalable and efficient data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes in collaboration with data engineering teams.
Stay current with industry trends and tools, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance the team's capabilities.
Insight Generation and Communication:
Perform deep-dive analysis to uncover trends, opportunities, and insights that inform strategic decisions.
Present findings and recommendations in a clear, compelling manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Revised Qualifications & Experience
Experience: 5–7+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, data engineering, or a highly analytical business intelligence role, with at least 1–2 years of experience leading or mentoring team members.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (or R) for data manipulation and analysis. Hands-on experience with data modeling, database design, and building production-grade dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
Data Architecture: Understanding of data warehousing concepts, cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, AWS), and ETL/ELT pipeline design.
Collaboration & Version Control: Experience with Git/GitHub and established workflows for code management, documentation, and code reviews.
Communication & Change Management: Exceptional ability to translate complex data and technical processes into clear, actionable business stories for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent professional experience).
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
