Manager, Continuous Improvement

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL 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. What this job involves: Join JLL Canada as Manager, Continuous Improvement and help shape how our teams work, solve, and grow. In this program focused role, you'll drive performance across cross-functional improvement projects and day-to-day process optimization, digging into how things work today and reimagining how they could work better tomorrow. You'll partner closely with subject matter experts and process owners, responding to client challenges with sharp problem-solving while also proactively mapping processes to get ahead of issues before they arise. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Performance & Strategic Transformation, you'll bring an operational excellence mindset to a team that values practical, measurable impact. Expect occasional travel (less than 10%) to support teams on-site and champion continuous improvement where it matters most. What your day-to-day will look like:

• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across various departments and processes, using data-driven analysis and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lead and execute improvement projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and sustainable results.
• Conduct process assessments and value stream mapping (current and future states) to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Establish performance metrics and monitor key indicators to track progress and measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Gather and analyze data from internal and external stakeholders to identify trends proactively.
• Identify and analyze problems and opportunities for improvement across process and systems.
• Lead Quality and continuous improvement initiatives, oversee and engage in problem-solving efforts, understand the effects of decisions on other areas of the organization, and implement process changes as required.
• Create business cases, project charters, plans and metrics, and project manage initiatives to deliver across quality objectives, on time and on budget.
• Document, implement and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS), including policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports and updates on the progress of continuous improvement initiatives to the leadership team.
• Initiate, recommend, monitor, trend, and report on corrective actions to ensure quality is delivered across processes.
• Communicate regularly about progress toward quality and cost-reduction objectives, and critical factors and obstacles.
• Keep current with trends and developments in quality management and continuous improvement.
• Automate processes using latest technologies to reduce manual and non-value-added (NVA) activities.
• Collaborate with JLL peers, regional and other practice leads, and subject matter experts to gain advantage from JLL’s global scope and scale.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the application of quality and continuous improvement tools and methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Engineering Technology, Business or other related fields
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency in process mapping and process improvement software/tools.
• Proficiency in Visio, Excel (macros), MS Project, and ERP/MRP systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desirable certification(s) or qualifications include Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), CBAP, Process Improvement professional, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. PMP certification is an asset.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Power Automate is an asset.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate and institutional investment lifecycle is an asset.
• Bilingualism in French is an asset.

Estimated compensation for this position: 100,000.00 – 110,000.00 CAD per year This range represents the estimated base salary and actual compensation may differ. Final base salary is determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Some roles and employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, benefits, or other compensation. Location: On-site –Toronto, ON Opening Type: Replacement Job Tags: Metriche chiave 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! JLL Privacy Notice Jones 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 [Candidate Privacy Statement](#). For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. 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 [View email address on joinrs.com](#). This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our [Contact Us](#) page > I want to work for JLL.