Learning & Development Partner
Job Description:Shape the future of work at JLL by building the capabilities our workforce needs to thrive in an AI-transformed environment. We are seeking a strategic and motivated Learning and Development Manager to lead upskilling and reskilling initiatives for our Corporate Functions (HR, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Research, Business Services) and JLL Technologies teams. You will be responsible for designing and delivering future-focused learning programs that enable our business teams to adapt, grow, and excel as artificial intelligence reshapes how we work. Your role will be vital in ensuring our people have the skills, mindsets, and capabilities required to drive innovation and maintain JLL's competitive advantage in an evolving commercial real estate landscape.Why JLL:At JLL, you'll help shape how work gets done, for our people, our clients, and the industry we lead. AI is changing careers faster than ever, and we're building a skills-first path through that change, not just reacting to it. Our Learning & Development team sits at the center of that shift: we're the team JLL is counting on to help thousands of employees adapt, grow, and thrive over the next few years. If you've already made AI-enabled tools part of how you design and deliver learning, you'll fit right in here, we see AI as an amplifier for what you bring, not a replacement for it. This is a chance to do career-defining L&D work, build skills that stay relevant as the future of work keeps changing, and help JLL's people move forward with confidence through intentional and strategic upskilling and reskilling initiatives.You'll bring agility and resilience, comfort moving with change rather than waiting for it to settle. You're AI- and digital-literate, and you've already put AI-enabled tools to work in how you design and deliver learning. You think critically and analytically, and you know how to turn that thinking into a case others can act on. You collaborate naturally, influence without needing formal authority, consult rather than dictate, and you know how to drive change through people, not just process.Key ResponsibilitiesStakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building Build and maintain strategic partnerships with HR Business Partners and Business Leaders across Corporate Functions and JLL Technologies to champion AI-driven upskilling and reskilling initiativesEngage and influence senior leaders to secure organizational support, drive adoption of learning programs, and ensure alignment with business prioritiesConduct regular consultations with executives and business partners to understand evolving capability needsOwn change management requirements related to skills transformation, collaborating with Communications to craft compelling messaging that builds enthusiasm and reduces resistance to new ways of workingProgram Design & DevelopmentPartner with stakeholders to create a long-term vision and roadmap for workforce capability development that aligns with JLL's Business Line People plan and AI and technology strategyWork with internal SME’s to understand future skill requirements and emerging technology trends, ensuring learning programs evolve ahead of business demandsDesign learning experiences and curricula that build critical future-ready capabilities including AI literacy, digital fluency, data-driven decision making, critical thinking, storytelling, business expertise, and adaptive problem-solvingCreate frameworks, design engaging learning materials, and develop training resources yourself and in collaboration with the broader L&D design team and Business SMEsEnsure learning solutions reflect industry best practices, technology advancements, and the evolving nature of work in Corporate Functions and JLL TechnologiesDevelop learning pathways that cater to different learning styles, skill levels, and career stages, enabling employees to build capabilities at their own paceProgram Facilitation & DeliveryFacilitate engaging workshops, training sessions, and blended learning experiences that accelerate skill adoption and drive behavioral changeDeliver both virtual and in-person learning interventions that build confidence and competenceCreate psychologically safe learning environments where employees feel empowered to experiment, ask questions, and develop new capabilitiesFacilitate Executive Coaching and Team workshopsProgram Management & ImplementationCoordinate regional and global rollout of standardized learning pathways and capability frameworks across Corporate Functions and JLL TechnologiesDevelop detailed project plans, monitor implementation progress, and proactively address challenges to ensure programs launch on time and meet stakeholder expectationsManage end-to-end program lifecycles from planning through delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvementData-Driven Decision Making & Continuous ImprovementCapture participant feedback, performance data, and capability progression indicatorsAnalyze program data to identify improvement opportunities, emerging needs, and strategies that enhance learning outcomes and business alignmentRegularly report insights, achievements, and recommendations to stakeholders, demonstrating ROI and making evidence-based recommendations for program evolutionExperience:5+ years in learning and development, ideally within professional services, consulting, or financial servicesDemonstrated success delivering large-scale L&D programs in global, matrixed organizationsBest in-class facilitation skills both virtually and in personExecutive Coaching and psychometric assessmentsProven track record in stakeholder management across multiple geographies and organizational levelsDemonstrated success preparing workforces for AI-augmented roles and designing programs focused on future upskilling (preferable)undefinedCore CompetenciesStrategic: You connect learning initiatives to business outcomes and organizational prioritiesExecutive presence: Comfortable presenting to executives, shaping perspectives, and securing buy-in and resourcesForward-thinking mindset: You work to understand future capability needs and connect learning to competitive advantageProject management: You collaborate well to deliver complex, multi-workstream programs on time with limited resourcesData-driven mindset: You define success metrics upfront and use evidence to drive decisionsResourcefulness: You thrive in ambiguity, navigate complexity, and find creative solutionsTechnical SkillsStrong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theoriesStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint for executive presentations and Excel for data analysis)Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring toolsFamiliarity with AI/LLM tools for content creation and efficiencyPersonal Attributes:Emotionally intelligent communicator who can engage, influence, and inspire diverse audiencesSelf-directed professional who excels both independently and collaborativelySolution-oriented problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindsetPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Business, or related fieldPsychometric and coaching qualificationsPrior experience designing complex Learning solutionsExperience with change management frameworks and methodologies