Strategic Occupancy Planner - Master Planning (Tech Company)
 JLL | |
 United States, California, San Jose | |
 Sep 24, 2024 | |
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Occupancy Planner specializing in master planning support for labs and office space to join our dynamic team at a leading tech company. In this role, you will be responsible for simplifying complex data related to master planning and effectively communicating it to executive leadership through persuasive storytelling and getting alignment. Your strategic insights and expertise will be crucial in enabling executive decision-making and driving effective real estate optimization.
Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the real estate team to develop and execute comprehensive master plans for labs and office space, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term business objectives. Analyze complex occupancy data, considering factors such as headcount projections, divisional requirements, growth plans, and industry benchmarks, to develop optimal master plans for maximum space utilization and operational efficiency. Simplify and visualize data through clear and concise reports, charts, and presentations, effectively translating complex information into compelling narratives for executive leadership. Conduct thorough research and analysis of market trends, competition, technological advancements, and best practices in lab and office space planning, to drive innovative and forward-thinking strategies. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including HR, finance, and workplace strategy to ensure master plans align with people-centric and cost-effective solutions. Engage with executive leadership to clearly communicate master plans, key findings, and recommendations, effectively driving their understanding and buy-in for strategic decision-making. Monitor and track the progress of master plans, ensuring milestones and goals are met, and providing regular updates to stakeholders and executive leadership. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field. Proven experience (8-10 years) in strategic occupancy planning, with a focus on master planning for labs and office space, ideally within the tech industry. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and derive meaningful insights to drive strategic decision-making. Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to simplify and present complex concepts in a clear and persuasive manner to executive leadership. Proficient in utilizing data visualization tools and software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to effectively communicate insights and analysis. Strong proficiency of how to use IWMS/CAFM systems (Archibus, Tririga, Manhattan, FMS, etc) and AutoCAD. Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is essential. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong understanding of real estate market dynamics, workplace trends, and industry best practices for lab and office space planning. Proactive, detail-oriented, and innovative mindset with a continuous improvement orientation. | |