Smart City IT Lead Consultant

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Smart City IT Lead ConsultantAs a Smart City IT Lead Consultant at JLL, you will lead the review and enhancement of citywide enterprise architecture, prioritizing capability design before individual applications or systems. You will act as a critical interface between strategic technology vision and delivery reality, ensuring alignment across enterprise IT, smart city platforms, and programme stakeholders.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and assessment of enterprise and citywide architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF-aligned), focusing on capability modeling, operating models, integration patterns, and long-term scalability before system selection

Define and evaluate integration architectures across IT systems, data platforms, digital twins, command and control environments, and line-of-business applications, including point-to-point and centralized integration patterns

Map and optimize business processes to technology capability stacks; establish architectural governance principles and review mechanisms across CIO, smart city, and delivery functions

Act as senior stakeholder interface, translating between enterprise IT, smart city strategy teams, construction delivery leadership, and master systems integrators

Facilitate technical decision-making grounded in business value and risk mitigation

Your Skills and ExperienceMinimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or IT strategy roles within large-scale city/government programmes or complex corporate environments

Proven track record designing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks in multi-stakeholder, multi-vendor environments

Deep expertise in capability-based planning, enterprise integration patterns, and architectural governance

Strong knowledge of smart city technology domains including IoT platforms, data architectures, digital twins, and urban operating systems

Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent methodologies

Demonstrated ability to work at the intersection of business strategy and technical delivery

Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior technical and business leaders

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to navigate complex technical and organizational landscapes

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of architecture documentation, technical reports, and executive presentations

Academic QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Professional certifications such as TOGAF, Enterprise Architecture, or equivalent credentials are highly desirable

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.