Senior Director, Occupancy Planning

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Job Overview

The Senior Director of Occupancy Planning and Management serves as a strategic leader and trusted advisor who transforms complex real estate challenges into actionable solutions that drive measurable business value for JLL's enterprise clients. In this high-impact role, 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 cutting-edge data analytics, emotional intelligence, and industry thought leadership to optimize real estate portfolios, maximize space utilization, and support transformative business initiatives. This position directly contributes to JLL's mission of shaping the future of real estate by ensuring our clients achieve their business ambitions through innovative, sustainable, and financially astute space solutions.

This role is based in San Antonio, Texas and has 4 day per week onsite policy.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Client & Stakeholder engagement

• Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Tactical Operations Oversight for both Occupancy Planning and Space Data Insights Teams

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for all matters related to Occupancy Planning and Space Data Insights

Required Qualifications:

• 7 – 15 years of experience in corporate environment, with space / occupancy planning and space data management at the strategic level

• Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Design or a related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with ability to consolidate data and floor plans into PowerPoint presentations

• Proficiency in CAFM/IWMS software

• Structured approach to problem-solving with natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics

• Exceptional communication skills with excellent active listening abilities

• Ability to assess problems, analyze information from multiple perspectives, and develop logical and innovative solutions

• Commercially and financially astute

 Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA

• Proficiency in Nuvolo CAFM software

• Critical thinking with ability to tell a story through data

• High emotional intelligence to recognize and understand emotions of team members and colleagues

• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal

• Exhibits managerial courage in directly handling performance issues

• Actively supports career development and creatively challenges team members

• Strong organizational and planning skills

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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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

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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