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Job Description: Occupancy Planning Lead

What this job involves:

As an Occupancy Planning Lead at JLL, you'll be at the forefront of shaping a brighter way for our clients and fellow employees while playing a crucial role in assuring delivery of JLL best practices via Occupancy Planning & Management products, solutions, and tools to our real estate clients. In this leadership role, you'll leverage your expertise to optimize space utilization, enhance workplace efficiency, and create environments where teams can thrive. You'll serve as an account leader for delivery of Occupancy Planning and Management, bringing best practices, industry insight and thought leadership to accounts while acting as a trusted advisor to clients, Account Directors, and teams.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Strategic Leadership & Client Management:

Analyze current space utilization and develop data-driven occupancy strategies

Foster critical relationships between various individuals and organizations while ensuring coordination and collaboration among various JLL businesses

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for key systems/processes and client deliverables

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement space plans

Team Management & Development:

Manage a team, train and mentor as needed

Think strategically, simplify the complex, see the big picture, and drive results

Go above and beyond to help with any tasks and solve problems effectively

Space Planning & Analysis:

Conduct regular occupancy audits and provide recommendations for improvement

Manage space allocation requests and coordinate moves, adds, and changes

Plan and manage portfolios while maximizing space utilization

Assist clients in their migration plans, group, and individual moves

Review, prepare, and update project status reports on actual versus projected seat demand

Reporting & Communication:

Develop and maintain occupancy reports and dashboards for stakeholders

Create accurate and credible planning reports to support Corporate Real Estate decision making including space, demand and utilization tracking

Report on current supply and capacity, and forecast inventory changes

Consolidate data and floor plans into PowerPoint presentations for clients

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in space utilization

Ensure compliance with workplace standards and regulations

Implement flex office, hoteling, and alternative workplace solutions programs

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Design, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field

8-15 years of progressively responsible experience in managing occupancy, space, move management, and change management processes across a broad geography

Expert level data analytical skills and mastery of Sheets and Excel

CAFM system and AutoCAD experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suites

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and the ability to engage at all levels of leadership from administrative to executive level

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture systems

Knowledge of workplace trends and best practices in space utilization

Desired or Preferred Experience and Technical Skills:

Master's degree in Business, Facilities Management or related field

Professional certifications (e.g., CFM, IFMA)

Experience with BIM software and technologies

Knowledge of sustainability practices in workplace design

Familiarity with change management principles

Experience in a global corporate environment

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in space planning and utilization

High level of performance in project budgeting and scheduling

At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams. Join us in taking the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path toward success in the dynamic world of occupancy planning leadership.

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If 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!

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