Head of Infrastructure Development

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CAChicago, IL
Salary
$250,000–$350,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Nov 23, 2026

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Above market

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About JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) is a global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management, providing services to buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, investors, and developers. Industry: Commercial Real Estate Services

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) currently has 68 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Head of Infrastructure Development

As the Head of Infrastructure Development within the Infrastructure and Operations team, you will lead the creation of a future-fit infrastructure and organization to build resilient, adaptable systems across the enterprise. You will be responsible for managing source code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, golden images, containers, and observability standards while overseeing tier 1, 2, and 3 support for tools and applications. This role involves developing an enterprise-wide strategy for cloud, edge, and on-premises infrastructure to optimize costs and reduce technical debt. You will leverage technologies such as generative AI and automation to drive digital transformation. Key requirements include expertise in network architecture, virtualization, and immutable infrastructure. You will serve as a senior stakeholder, collaborating with application teams and leadership to implement solutions aligned with the enterprise architecture framework and governance policies.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a pioneering vision for infrastructure development including cloud optimization and generative AI adoption.
  • Manage and optimize hybrid infrastructure across cloud, edge, and on-premises environments to ensure scalability and resilience.
  • Oversee technical components including source code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and observability standards.
  • Define and track performance metrics, KPIs, and OKRs to measure the business value of infrastructure services.
  • Create and implement talent strategies to upskill and retain a workforce capable of navigating automation and AI.
  • Drive the adoption of enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and risk management protocols.
  • Serve as a senior stakeholder to align infrastructure strategy with corporate goals and application team needs.
  • Lead large-scale transformation initiatives including Agile, DevOps, and SRE methodologies across the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering; Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in infrastructure with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Experience in technical capacities involving cloud and advanced network areas (preferred).
  • Expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, observability, source code, CICD pipelines, containers, and network architecture.
  • Proven ability to create resilient and immutable infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated experience as a collaborative leader in Fortune 500 environments.
  • Strong skills in risk management, change management, and strategic planning for large-scale IT initiatives.

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