Occupancy Planning Manager

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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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

As a Occupancy Planning Manager, you will be driving the development of tactical and strategic plans. Sequencing of building and floor level migrations as well as facilitating and/or resolving planning issues identified in customer meetings. You will ensure that planning is aligned with corporate guidelines, and that all scenarios maximize use of space. You will govern, educate, and enforce space policies/guidelines, procedures, and protocols with the account team.

You will track and notify the client of customer requested exceptions; create and document all related reporting and as necessary, develop specific Planning Strategies for approval by Senior Leadership. You will be a Subject Matter Expert in the client's workplace program and the use of utilization data to drive solutions which increase productivity of the Workplace. You will, model superior client relationship management and strategic thinking.

As an Occupancy Planning Manager, you will lead a team to deliver world-class occupancy planning strategies, from developing sophisticated blocking and stacking plans to presenting executive-level portfolio recommendations. As the subject matter expert bridging client relationships and cross-functional JLL service lines, you will leverage data analytics, emotional intelligence, and industry thought leadership to optimize real estate portfolios, maximize space utilization, and support transformative business initiatives.

You will be responsible for fostering partnerships with both the client's Real Estate Organization and end users to cultivate innovative space solutions. You will ensure consistent delivery of planning services and effectively managing and reporting occupancy data within the parameters of the client's workplace programs and strategy. Operating within a dynamic and forward-thinking culture, you will leverage your expertise in the creation of occupancy scenario and collaborative workplace practices to offer comprehensive solution options for intricate occupancy issues.

This role requires four days (4) of onsite presence weekly.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to ensure accurate reporting of information, and foster critical relationships between various individuals and organizations. Communication channels will exist with:

• Client Real Estate Organization to review and resolve planning forecast requirements, concerns, and issues.
• Business Unit and HR leadership to collect headcount forecasts and resolve headcount forecast discrepancies between leadership's numbers and those collected at the group level.
• Corporate Finance group to gather top-down headcount and growth projections.
• Project management to review developed planning strategies which drive Capital construction projects and support the planning to implement these projects.
• Relocation Project Management and facility management teams to review and approve requested moves, develop migration plans, and conduct facility audits.
• Other members of the occupancy planning team to ensure cross campus/portfolio strategy plans are developed and followed

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we'd encourage you to show your ingenuity.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate environment, preferably in strategic space /occupancy planning
• Bachelor's degree in Corporate Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Design or a related field.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, cell calculations) and Microsoft Power Point
• Proficiency in CAFM/IWMS software
• Experience with AutoCAD for basic test-fits and square foot calculations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strategic thinking and big-picture perspective.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to interact with executive-level clients
• Proactive and…