Senior Occupancy Planner

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Position Overview

JLL is seeking a Senior Occupancy Planner to drive strategic and tactical occupancy planning for our clients' portfolios, managing space supply, capacity, and demand at building, campus, or regional levels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Drive development of occupancy plans and sequencing of group-level and individual moves

• Leverage deep understanding of client space supply and demand to develop scenario and occupancy plans for designated regional portfolios

• Ensure planning alignment with corporate guidelines and maximize space utilization in all scenarios

• Recommend, educate, and enforce space policies/standards, procedures and protocols

Relationship Management

• Foster critical relationships across multiple stakeholders including:

• Corporate Real Estate teams to review and resolve planning forecast requirements

• Business Unit leadership to collect headcount forecasts and resolve discrepancies

• Corporate Finance groups to gather top-down headcount and growth projections

• Project management teams to review planning strategies driving construction projects

• Move coordination and facility management teams for move approvals and migration planning

Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare and update project status reports on actual versus projected seat demand at building level

• Report on current supply and capacity, forecasting inventory changes as required

• Track and report actual seat demand at group level

• Consolidate data and floor plans into PowerPoint presentations for client communication

Move Management Coordination

• Work closely with Move Managers and Move Coordinators on:

• Obtaining compliance approval for neighborhood adjustments

• Supporting floorplan and neighborhood changes to appropriate system managers

• Facilitating group location changes to Digital Wayfinding Manager

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or related field

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in corporate environment

• Previous experience in space/occupancy planning at strategic level preferred

Technical Proficiencies

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup, cell calculations)

• AutoCAD proficiency for basic test-fits and square foot calculations

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

• CAFM/IWMS software experience highly valuable

• Familiarity with space utilization methods and presentation of utilization data

Core Competencies (Aligned with JLL Behaviors)

• Inspire | We are humble, inclusive and energize people to follow our lead

• • Inspire others to succeed and grow by translating business line vision to team priorities and striving for excellence

  • Be empathetic, listen and show genuine care by keeping abreast of team's needs and concerns while showing genuine care for well-being and success

  • Foster inclusion across diverse teams and cultures by actively seeking varied viewpoints, addressing biases, and ensuring equal opportunities

• Win Together | We work across JLL to deliver the best solutions to our clients, community and planet

• • Think enterprise-wide and solve client problems together by actively promoting cross-functional collaboration and aligning team efforts with broader One JLL goals

  • Build trust, challenge respectfully, debate and commit by fostering an environment where team members feel safe to challenge and engage in healthy debates

  • Master the matrix to combine local expertise with a global outlook by partnering effectively within matrix structures and facilitating best practice sharing

• Simplify | We move fast by reducing complexity and setting clear direction

• • Simplify complexity and navigate ambiguity by expertly simplifying complexity and leveraging diverse perspectives to make informed strategic decisions

  • Prioritize what matters to subtract and streamline by possessing exceptional ability to see the big picture and translate it into clear direction

  • Communicate clearly to inspire action with exceptional clarity that inspires and motivates team members to take ownership and drive action

• Be Intentional | We are courageous, decisive, resilient and hold ourselves accountable

• • Deliver on commitments, be intentional, tenacious and never settle by setting the standard for delivering on commitments and demonstrating tenacity in surpassing high expectations

  • Empower others to make informed decisions quickly by creating an environment that promotes knowledge sharing and provides resources for well-informed decision-making

  • Make brave, data-driven decisions based on commercial discipline and frugality by consistently role modeling bold decisions with unwavering data reliance

• Be Future Ready | We are curious, agile and resourceful to stay relevant and future-ready

• • Keep learning, be agile, test and fail fast by demonstrating commitment to continuous learning and fostering a culture of curiosity

  • Think boldly, drive digital solutions and lead change by being recognized as a change agent who inspires teams to think boldly and implements cutting-edge digital solutions

  • Balance short-term results and long-term value by actively seeking innovative solutions that align with long-term goals yet yield immediate benefits

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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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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