Jihane Ashi

About Jihane Ashi

As a Senior Project Manager with 7+ years of progressive experience, I drive business transformation initiatives and operational excellence across complex, multi-functional projects. I have successfully led 500+ transformation projects affecting employees across sq. ft, maintaining a 100% on-time, on-budget delivery record.My expertise spans the full project lifecycle – from developing comprehensive project plans and risk mitigation strategies to managing cross-functional teams and delivering executive-level reporting. I excel at coordinating large-scale organizational restructuring, having managed initiatives involving 1,500+ employees and 200 workspace reconfigurations with zero business disruption.Key strengths include:• Business Transformation & Change Management: Leading complex organizational optimization projects• Stakeholder Management: Serving as primary liaison between internal teams, clients, and external vendors• Operational Excellence: Streamlining processes, managing budgets up to $600K+, and driving measurable improvements• Strategic Planning: Developing governance frameworks and communication strategies for enterprise-wide initiativesMy entrepreneurial background and diverse experience in communications and marketing provide a unique perspective that enhances client relationships and project outcomes. I consistently deliver strategic value while ensuring seamless execution.I am fluent in English, French, Arabic, and conversational in Spanish.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   JLL

   Apr 2020 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Business Transformation Leadership: Drive complex organizational restructuring initiatives, including a large-scale restack involving 1,500 employees and 200 workspace reconfigurations with zero business disruption. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver seamless workplace transformations for Freddie Mac\'s regional offices and headquarters operations.Strategic Project Management: Manage comprehensive project portfolios exceeding $600K+, developing project plans, risk mitigation strategies, and change management processes for large-scale workplace transformations. Deliver executive-level status reports and maintain 100% on-time, on-budget delivery record.Operational Excellence & Process Optimization: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and integrate space management tools and processes, driving measurable efficiency improvements. Lead warehouse consolidation initiatives and streamline FMI systems processes to reduce operational costs.Client Relationship & Vendor Management: Serve as primary strategic liaison ensuring seamless communication and project alignment. Oversee vendor relationships across headquarters and regional office relocations while managing enterprise-wide procurement and RFP processes.Performance Metrics & Continuous Improvement: Spearheaded comprehensive customer satisfaction initiatives using SurveyMonkey, managing the process end-to-end and achieving 100% customer satisfaction for moving services. Administer piece art inventory portfolio including charitable donation coordination

Education

• Concordia University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Production and Operations Management

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Corporate Communications
• Customer Service
• Newsletters
• Management
• Public Relations
• Writing
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Multilingual
• Program Management