Strategic Property Manager

Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

6 hours ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Strategic Property Manager to backfill a critical role in our property management operations. This position requires an immediate start with the ability to seamlessly transition into managing an existing portfolio while maintaining continuity of service and stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will inherit established operations and drive ongoing strategic initiatives to maximize asset value and operational efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesImmediate Transition & Continuity

Quickly assume responsibility for existing property portfolio with minimal disruption to operations
Review and assess current property performance, tenant relationships, and ongoing initiatives
Maintain continuity of established vendor relationships, contracts, and service levels
Rapidly build rapport with existing tenants, stakeholders, and team members
Identify and address any immediate operational or strategic gaps

Strategic Planning & Asset Management

Inherit and refine existing strategic property plans and budgets
Continue execution of in-progress value-add initiatives and capital projects
Conduct portfolio assessment to identify optimization opportunities
Monitor and analyze property performance metrics against established benchmarks
Lead property repositioning initiatives and enhancement projects

Operations Management

Seamlessly take over day-to-day property operations including maintenance, security, and tenant services
Maintain existing vendor relationships while optimizing service contracts
Ensure uninterrupted compliance with all regulatory requirements
Preserve operational excellence while implementing improvements where needed
Manage ongoing emergency response and business continuity protocols

Financial Management

Assume responsibility for current operating and capital budgets
Continue oversight of accounts payable/receivable and rent collection processes
Maintain financial reporting schedules and stakeholder communications
Review existing contracts and identify cost optimization opportunities
Collaborate with accounting teams on established reporting cycles

Stakeholder Management

Quickly establish credibility with property owners, investors, and senior management
Maintain existing tenant relationships while identifying service enhancement opportunities
Preserve team morale and productivity during leadership transition
Continue support of ongoing leasing efforts and tenant retention initiatives

Required QualificationsCRITICAL for Backfill Success:

Proven ability to quickly integrate into existing operations with minimal learning curve
Experience managing immediate transitions in property management roles
Strong relationship-building skills to rapidly establish credibility with stakeholders
Adaptability and flexibility to work within established systems while driving improvements

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
Professional certifications preferred (RPA, CPM, CCIM, or similar)

Experience

15+ years of commercial property management experience
5+ years in senior roles with demonstrated ability to assume leadership quickly
Experience with portfolio takeovers or transition management preferred
Proven track record of maintaining operations during leadership changes

Technical Skills

Immediate proficiency in common property management software (Yardi, MRI, etc.)
Quick learner with ability to adapt to existing systems and processes
Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills

Core Competencies

Rapid integration abilities and strong emotional intelligence
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder transition management
Crisis management and problem-solving under pressure
Leadership presence that inspires confidence during change
Detail-oriented with ability to quickly assess and prioritize

Preferred Qualifications

Previous backfill or transition management experience
Experience with similar property types within our portfolio
Existing relationships within local commercial real estate market
Track record of successful team leadership during organizational change

Position Details

Immediate start preferred with flexible onboarding schedule
Comprehensive transition support including detailed handover documentation
Mentor support available from departing team member (if applicable)
Standard professional office environment with property site visits
Accelerated performance review at 90 days to ensure successful integration

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and urgency of role
Sign-on bonus consideration for qualified candidates with immediate availability
Performance-based bonus structure
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities

Location:On-site –Sydney, NSWIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at accomodationrequest@am.jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page
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