Occupancy Planning Manager

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What this job involves:

Lead strategic occupancy excellence as the Occupancy Planning & Management (OPM) Manager with this role youll direct the OPM team supporting a technology client deliver occupancy planning services and act as a trusted advisor. Youll implement best practices leverage industry expertise and provide thought leadership to ensure exceptional service delivery. Building and maintaining critical relationships will be key to ensure coordination among JLL businesses. Your expertise in team leadership occupancy solutions and stakeholder management will directly impact service excellence and client satisfaction.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Client Advisory & Relationship Management:Serve as trusted advisor to both client and account team demonstrating superior client relationship management and strategic thinking while acting as occupancy planning expert with business acumen
• Stakeholder Management Excellence:Build and maintain critical relationships between various individuals and organizations leveraging superior stakeholder management abilities ensuring coordination and collaboration among JLL businesses managing competing priorities with diplomacy
• Communication & Engagement:Excel in verbal and non-verbal communication through exceptional writing listening and visual skills while engaging effectively with leadership at all levels and conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences
• Team Leadership & Direction:Direct the OPM team supporting technology client while structuring staffing and managing diverse teams ensuring clear expectations timely execution and successful outcomes through proven people management capabilities
• Strategic Occupancy Solutions:Focus on developing occupancy plans sequencing moves and resolving planning issues to maximize space utilization and align with client goals while recommending space policies and collaborating with Leadership on site strategies
• Technical Excellence & Data Analysis:Utilize critical thinking skills to convey compelling stories through data analysis using traditional analytics and AI tools with Excel mastery including pivot tables XLOOKUP and complex calculations
• Innovation & Best Practices:Implement best practices leveraging industry expertise and thought leadership while harnessing generative AI tools to streamline research and improve deliverables by exercising critical thinking as productivity enhancers

Required Qualifications:

• Proven leadership track record with exceptional communication and active listening skills ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences and drive initiatives through persuasive presentations
• Commercial and financial astuteness with deep understanding of corporate real estate dynamics and market forces demonstrating strategic mindset focused on transformation and execution
• Strategic mindset focused on transformation and execution with ability to make timely risk-informed decisions while embracing change taking calculated risks and innovating
• Strong relationship-building skills with ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels building and maintaining critical relationships through superior stakeholder management
• Proven ability to structure staff and manage diverse teams ensuring clear expectations timely execution and successful outcomes while leading teams and mentoring others
• Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills including presentation and active listening abilities with capability to engage effectively with leadership at all levels
• Inspirational leadership style that drives organizational transformation through balanced control and influence while demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Structured approach to complex problem analysis strategic planning and tactical execution with process-oriented mindset focused on sustainable change and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Design Architecture Real Estate or related field is preferred.
• Extensive experience in corporate real estate occupancy planning with deep understanding of workplace strategy space optimization methodologies and portfolio management principles
• Background supporting technology sector clients with understanding of dynamic growth patterns flexible workplace strategies and innovation-driven real estate requirements
• Experience with business intelligence platforms (Tableau Power BI) advanced statistical analysis or generative AI tools that enhance data-driven decision-making and strategic insights
• Deep knowledge of occupancy planning platforms (Archibus FM Systems Serraview) with experience implementing or optimizing CAFM systems for enterprise-scale operations

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications location market conditions and internal considerations.

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If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were 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. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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