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Role Overview

The Senior Executive – Space Planning is responsible for optimizing workplace layouts, managing seating strategies, and supporting efficient utilization of office space. This role ensures alignment with business needs, employee experience, and workplace standards while driving data-backed planning decisions.

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Key Responsibilities

Space Planning & Design
• Develop and maintain workspace layouts, seating plans, and zoning strategies
• Execute stack plans, block planning, and space allocation
• Coordinate with design/fit-out teams for new layouts and reconfigurations
• Ensure compliance with workplace standards, ergonomics, and safety norms

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Occupancy & Utilization Management
• Track and analyze occupancy, seat utilization, and vacancy trends
• Recommend optimization strategies (hot desking, consolidation, expansion)
• Maintain accurate seating data and floor plans

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Move Management
• Plan and execute internal moves, churns, and seating changes
• Coordinate with IT, Admin, and Business teams for seamless transitions
• Ensure minimal disruption to operations

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Data & Reporting
• Maintain dashboards and reports on space utilization and capacity
• Use tools like AutoCAD, Excel, CAFM/IWMS systems
• Provide insights for leadership on space efficiency

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Stakeholder Management
• Partner with HR, business units, and leadership for workforce planning
• Understand headcount forecasts and align space requirements
• Act as SPOC for space-related queries

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Compliance & Governance
• Ensure adherence to workplace policies and space standards
• Support audits and documentation related to space planning

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Key Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (Architecture / Planning / Engineering preferred)
• 3–6 years of experience in space planning / workplace / facilities
• Proficiency in:
• AutoCAD / Revit (preferred)
• Advanced Excel
• CAFM / IWMS tools (e.g., Archibus, Planon, etc.)

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Core Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail in layouts and planning
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines

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Good to Have
• Experience in corporate office environments
• Knowledge of hybrid workplace strategies
• Exposure to occupancy analytics tools

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KPIs / Success Metrics
• Space utilization efficiency (%)
• Turnaround time for move requests
• Accuracy of seating data
• Stakeholder satisfaction

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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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