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What this job involves:

As an Occupancy Planning Manager at JLL, you'll drive our client's global occupancy strategy and space management within their corporate workplace framework. Reporting to the Regional Occupancy Planning Director, you'll be responsible for leading a team of 4-5 occupancy planners while serving as the primary point of contact for occupancy planning initiatives across a specified AMER region. This strategic role requires you to translate complex business needs into effective space utilization strategies, develop migration plans, and optimize the client's real estate portfolio. By partnering closely with Portfolio Strategy and the client's Strategic Planning team, you'll ensure seamless integration of occupancy planning with relocation management, project management, and facilities management functions, ultimately delivering workspace solutions that enhance productivity and support business objectives.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Lead and develop a regional team of occupancy planners, managing all aspects of people development and performanceAnalyze the client's portfolio to identify space optimization opportunities for all organizations within existing and committed propertiesDevelop scenario planning, stacking diagrams, and migration plans based on three-year headcount forecastsPartner with Portfolio Strategy and real estate teams to address competing priorities and develop balanced solutionsTrack and report projected versus actual headcount by organization while maintaining quarterly org-level space allocation plansAnalyze occupancy and attendance metrics to derive appropriate Desk Share Ratios (DSR) for each organization/teamCoordinate implementation scope and phasing schedules based on stacking plans and migration strategies

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or related fieldMinimum 8-15 years of experience in a corporate real estate environmentPrevious experience in space/occupancy planning at a strategic levelProficiency in CAFM systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-Lookups, cell calculations, formulas)Strong ability to communicate planning strategies through presentations incorporating data and floor plansExperience leading teams and managing complex stakeholder relationshipsAvailability to work in the client office at least 3 days per week with occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with workplace strategy development and implementationKnowledge of Bluebeam and other advanced planning software toolsBackground in agile workplace program implementationExperience analyzing badge data and utilization studies to inform planning recommendationsStrong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent initiativesKnowledge of corporate real estate metrics and industry benchmarksExperience working with executive-level stakeholders

Location: Onsite

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

115,000.00 – 166,700.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

On-site –Culver City, CA

Job Tags:

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re 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

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