Director of Space Planning

We are looking for a Director of Space Planning to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa.AsDirector of Space Planning you will lead our Occupancy Planning team within the Real Estate & Facilities (RE&F) organization. Reporting to the VP of Global Real Estate and Facilities you will play a pivotal strategic role in shaping how our dynamic multi-division organization uses its Southern California real estate to drive mission-critical outcomes. This is a high-visibility leadership position at the intersection of business strategy workplace enablement and operational excellence in a complex growth-oriented environment.

You will build and lead a high-performing team responsible for turning headcount forecasts technical requirements and cross-functional adjacencies into intelligent executable space allocation and move strategies that support rapid scaling while optimizing utilization and employee experience.

• Lead OccupancyDemandForecasting: Partner closely with leaders across business divisions (each with multiple product lines) and G&A functions to develop and maintain rolling 18-24 month space demand forecasts. Integrate headcount projections for office/desk needs with detailed technical/light industrial space requirements (e.g. labs integration/test areas specialized infrastructure). Refresh forecasts quarterly.
• Drive Adjacency and Portfolio Optimization: Analyze and incorporate complex adjacency requirements to foster collaboration innovation and operational efficiency across divisions. Develop and present multiple space allocation plan options that balance individual and enterprise needs then facilitate cross-organizational governance processes to secure decisions on building-level assignments. Refresh comprehensive portfolio allocation plans biannually.
• TransitionPlanning:Partner withFacilitiesWorkplace teams and Design and Construction teams todevelop execution of detailedoccupancyand constructionplansdrivechange managementand phasing strategies to relocate teams efficiently with minimal disruption to critical defense programs.
• Team Leadership & Capability Building: Lead mentor and growaSpace Planning team. Implement best-in-class tools processes and data-driven methodologies (e.g. stack planning utilization analytics scenario modeling) to elevate the function.Own and drive this function across our Southern California real estate portfolio. Own and drive the global planning programmethodologies and approach to be used across RE&F.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Alignment: Serve as a trusted advisor to business division leaders G&A executives and RE&F peers. Collaborate with Design & Construction Facilities Operations and Workplace teams to ensure plans align with broader portfolio strategy workplace standards and business priorities.
• Portfolio-Wide Impact: Contribute to longer-term portfolio strategy as the company scales toward 10-12 million square feet globally with heavy emphasis on the Southern California hub.

• Proven Expertise:10years of progressive experience in space planning occupancy planning workplace strategy or facilities planning with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing complex multi-building portfolios (ideally2M sq ft).
• Tech/Complex Environment Background: Demonstrated success in fast-growingmanufacturingtechnology or similarly dynamic multi-division organizations. Experience supporting R&D industrial and office environments is highly preferred.
• Strategic & Analytical Acumen: Strong ability to translate business forecasts and technical requirements into actionable space plans. Proficiency with space management software (e.g. IWMS CAFM Stack Planning tools) data analytics and scenario modeling.
• Leadership & Influence: Track record of building high-performing teams and influencing senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders in matrixed environments. Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
• Change Management: Experience planning and executing large-scale moves and portfolio transformations in growth settings.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Architecture Interior Design Real Estate Facilities Management Business or related field (Masters or relevant certifications like COREnet IFMA or AIA a plus).
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Why Join Us

• High-Impact Leadership: Play a foundational role in enabling our companys growth and mission success during an extraordinary scaling phase.
• Scale & Complexity: Manage one of the most dynamic corporate real estate portfolios in Southern California with broad executive exposure.
• Growth Opportunity: Help shape and expand the RE&F organization (currently 70 people doubling soon) while advancing your career in a company that values strategic real estate as a competitive advantage.
• Compelling Package: Competitive base salary performance bonus equity comprehensive benefits and relocation support if needed.

This role is ideal for a collaborative forward-thinking leader who thrives in ambiguity excels at cross-functional partnership and is passionate about creating workplaces that accelerate innovation in a high-stakes industry.

If you have led space planning for large multi-division tech or mission-driven organizations and are excited by rapid growth and strategic impact we encourage you to apply.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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