Data Center Divisional Product Lead

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The Data Center Divisional Product Lead reports to the Head of Business Services to drive global consistency, scalability, and commercial impact across JLL’s Data Center and Critical Environment Work Dynamics portfolio.

 

This role owns the full product lifecycle for data center service products—designing, building, operating, and maintaining critical environment facilities—productizing the services our teams already deliver and building the next generation of advisory offerings that improve margin and scale globally.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Product Development

• Develop global data center service product offerings, ensuring market relevance, deliverability, and profitability.

• Lead cross-functional teams to co-develop new products with buy-in from regional data center consulting teams (AMER, EMEA, APAC).

• Define and manage products through the full Product Management lifecycle—from ideation and scoping through launch and optimization.

• Partner with the internal Technology team to develop tooling and platforms that underpin data center product delivery.

Product Enablement & Integration

• Build templates, and tools to support product sales, consultant training, and delivery.

• Lead structured feedback loops to drive continuous product improvement and enhancement.

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders across geographies; embed products into business lines.

• Drive global adoption of data center service products, including upsell pathways for existing JLL clients.

• Manage stakeholder relationships at both practice and leadership levels, across both Data Center Solutions and the broader JLL enterprise.

Strategic Planning & Business Operations

• Develop strategic insights from across the data center business to inform product roadmaps.

• Define KPIs for each product; develop and sustain performance management scorecards.

• Facilitate cross-functional forums to drive collaboration, product integration, and commercial penetration.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the data center, digital infrastructure, or real estate services industry, with a focus on strategy, product management, or transformational change.

• Demonstrated experience productizing or scaling professional services—ideally within a global real estate services or technology firm.

• Experience managing multi-regional or global programs across AMER, EMEA, and/or APAC.

• Deep knowledge of data center market dynamics

• Strong commercial acumen—ability to translate market trends into scalable, profitable products.

• Experience with M&A analysis, partnership development, or vendor evaluation in a professional services context.

• Degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Business, or Technology; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Skills

• Product strategy and lifecycle management

• Stakeholder management in complex, matrixed organizations

• Strong written and verbal communication; executive-level presentation skills

• Data-driven decision making; comfort with KPIs, scorecards, and performance management

• Cross-cultural collaboration and global mindset

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

180,000.00 – 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:

Remote –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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