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About the Role

As an Occupancy Planning Lead, you will manage a team of occupancy planners, planning assistants, and MAC team members. You will utilize data and analytical insights to develop and present space scenarios to stakeholders, partnering closely with the client Workplace Planner to understand client group requests and assess available space options. This role requires strong relationship management skills and knowledge of Corporate Real Estate, working with the Campus Development team to proactively drive program sizing and location.

Responsibilities

Develop a strategic plan for space usage and location of programs and business groups.
Serve as the single point of contact for quality control in terms of consistency in planning processes, procedures, and protocols, as well as team performance.
Use data, analytical insights, and strong problem-solving skills to develop and present multiple space scenarios to stakeholders.
Partner closely with the client Workplace Planner to anticipate and understand requests from different client groups, assess space options, and develop options that account for competing priorities.
Work with the Campus Development team to proactively drive the sizing and location of programs, amenities, and campus needs.
Serve as liaison and facilitate communication between planning staff, other Jones Lang LaSalle team members, client real estate staff, and support vendors.
Lead, develop, and manage the yearly Campus Re-stack process by leveraging demand needs and portfolio data analytics.
Ensure global consistency in the delivery of services by providing training and review of all deliverables.
Guarantee that Jones Lang LaSalle’s continually evolving “best practices” are incorporated into the work product of the entire team.
Make sure a strong collaboration with other JLL service lines.
Lead campus-wide projects, delegating occupancy planning project work across the collective Sr. OP and OP organization.
Implement analytical methodologies for solving business problems to make portfolio-level decisions.
Develop insights from large-scale data sets to determine impact on project goals, business goals, and long-term planning strategies.
Support working sessions with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
Articulate and represent campus scenarios to illustrate a range of relevant solutions based on research that meet client objectives.
Guide the development of project narratives through presentations and reports.
Provide day-to-day direction to occupancy planning team members and maintain strategic direction and expectations set by the client.
Work closely with the IFM, MAC / project relocation team, and client stakeholders to ensure project success.
Mentor the occupancy planning team on campus strategy methodologies.
Lead and facilitate client meetings and presentations with Project/Strategy Directors.
Focus on learning client business, culture, and desired outcomes.
Share relevant precedents for context and inspiration.
Assist in building client relationships as a trusted advisor.

Requirements

10-12+ years of relevant professional experience post-graduation.
8-10+ years of experience leading occupancy planning teams.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Passionate about the built environment and its impact on individuals and organizations.
Understand how workplace design, policies, technologies, and operations can impact organizational outcomes.
Experienced with workplace research methodologies and activities, and can work with both qualitative and quantitative data.
A clear communicator and presenter of ideas, findings, and/or point of view.
An enthusiastic collaborator able to work successfully with a range of other disciplines.
A critical and creative thinker.
A solution-oriented mindset.
Respond proactively and thoughtfully to feedback from clients and colleagues.
Able to graphically visualize information and ideas, effectively using charts and graphics to represent and communicate findings and complex ideas.

Skills

Occupancy planning
Space planning
Data analysis
Analytical insights
Problem-solving
Relationship management
Corporate Real Estate knowledge
Campus Development
Project management
Team leadership
Client relations
Data visualization
Workplace research methodologies
Qualitative data analysis
Quantitative data analysis
Communication
Presentation skills
Collaboration
Critical thinking
Creative thinking
Solution-oriented mindset
Feedback responsiveness
Graphical visualization

Location

On-site – New York, NY

Work Type

On-site
Full-time

Experience Level

10-12+ years of relevant professional experience post-graduation
8-10+ years of experience leading occupancy planning teams

Education Level

Undergraduate or master’s degree in architecture, interior design, environmental design, urban design, real estate, design strategy, organizational development, organizational psychology, or similar fields.
Academic or professional experience in math, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or other quantitative fields is a plus.

Salary/Compensations

140,000.00 – 165,000.00 USD per year

Benefits

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

About the Company

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients.
We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.
We harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.