Senior Director, Occupancy Planning & Management
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, Dallas, TX, United States
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and empowering them to
thrive, 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.**What this job involves:**Lead strategic occupancy excellence as a Sr. Director of Occupancy Planning with JLL, where you'll foster critical relationships between various individuals and organizations while ensuring coordination and collaboration among JLL businesses and serving as a strategic leader managing occupancy, space, and change management processes across broad geographies in remote and virtual environments. You'll manage teams, train and mentor as needed while going above and beyond to solve problems effectively, thinking strategically, simplifying complex challenges, and driving results with an appetite for risks and proactive innovative solutions. This role positions you as a strategic leader in workspace optimization, where your expertise in team leadership, portfolio management, and client advisory services will directly impact space efficiency and organizational success. Your contributions will support JLL's occupancy planning excellence while you plan and manage portfolios maximizing space, assist clients in migration plans and moves, review and prepare project status reports on seat demand, report on supply and capacity, forecast inventory changes, and create accurate planning reports supporting Corporate Real Estate decision-making including space, demand, and utilization tracking.**What your day-to-day will look like:*** **Strategic Leadership & Team Management:** Manage teams, train and mentor as needed while fostering critical relationships between various individuals and organizations, ensuring coordination and collaboration among JLL businesses with strong leadership and relationship building skills* **Portfolio Planning & Space Optimization:** Plan and manage portfolios while maximizing space efficiency as major focus areas, assist clients in metro strategies with attention to detail and accuracy particularly regarding supply/demand numbers and portfolio creativity* **Project Status Reporting:** Review, prepare, and update project status reports on actual versus projected seat demand while reporting on current supply and capacity, forecasting inventory changes, and creating accurate credible planning reports supporting decision-making* **Client Advisory & Communication:** Engage at all leadership levels from administrative to executive using excellent written and verbal communication skills including active listening and visual communication while understanding complex ideas and communicating them effectively* **Data Analysis & Storytelling:** Utilize critical thinking skillsets to tell compelling stories through data using Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookup, cell calculations while understanding floorplans and consolidating data into PowerPoint presentations* **Strategic Problem-Solving:** Go above and beyond helping with tasks that come your way, solve problems effectively, think strategically simplifying complex challenges, see big picture driving results while thriving on change with appetite for risks* **Program Implementation:** Implement flex office, hoteling, and alternative workplace solutions programs while demonstrating high level of performance in project sequencing and scheduling with strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture systems**Required Qualifications:*** 8-15 years of progressively responsible experience managing occupancy, space, move management, and change management processes across broad geography in remote and virtual environment* Strong leadership and relationship building skills with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities demonstrating capability to foster critical relationships and ensure coordination across organizations* CAFM system and AutoCAD experience required with knowledge of Excel and ability to analyze data, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to consolidate data and floor plans into client presentations* Excellent written and verbal communication skills including active listening, verbal, written, and visual communication with ability to engage at all leadership levels and communicate complex ideas effectively* Experience implementing flex office, hoteling, and alternative workplace solutions programs while managing portfolios, maximizing space, and assisting clients in migration plans and moves* Critical thinking skillsets with ability to tell stories through data, attentive to detail and accuracy particularly with numbers and spatial creativity, and capability to create accurate credible planning reports**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or related field demonstrating foundational understanding of built environment and space planning principles* Focus on customers and clients with business and financial acumen demonstrating "JLL first" mindset and commitment to organizational success and client satisfaction • Demonstrate high level of performance in project sequencing and scheduling with proven track record managing complex multi-phase projects across diverse geographies* Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture systems with advanced understanding of space planning principles, building codes, and workplace design trends* Advanced experience leading organizational change initiatives, supporting cultural transformation programs, or implementing new workplace strategies in complex corporate environmentsBackground driving innovative workplace solutions, supporting digital transformation initiatives, or leading adoption of emerging technologies that enhance operational efficiency and client service deliveryThis position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.**Estimated compensation for this position:**175,000.00 – 195,000.00 USD per year*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.***Location:**Remote –Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Seattle, WAIf 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 PayAt JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.***JLL Privacy Notice***Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real #J-18808-Ljbffr
and empowering them to
thrive, 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.**What this job involves:**Lead strategic occupancy excellence as a Sr. Director of Occupancy Planning with JLL, where you'll foster critical relationships between various individuals and organizations while ensuring coordination and collaboration among JLL businesses and serving as a strategic leader managing occupancy, space, and change management processes across broad geographies in remote and virtual environments. You'll manage teams, train and mentor as needed while going above and beyond to solve problems effectively, thinking strategically, simplifying complex challenges, and driving results with an appetite for risks and proactive innovative solutions. This role positions you as a strategic leader in workspace optimization, where your expertise in team leadership, portfolio management, and client advisory services will directly impact space efficiency and organizational success. Your contributions will support JLL's occupancy planning excellence while you plan and manage portfolios maximizing space, assist clients in migration plans and moves, review and prepare project status reports on seat demand, report on supply and capacity, forecast inventory changes, and create accurate planning reports supporting Corporate Real Estate decision-making including space, demand, and utilization tracking.**What your day-to-day will look like:*** **Strategic Leadership & Team Management:** Manage teams, train and mentor as needed while fostering critical relationships between various individuals and organizations, ensuring coordination and collaboration among JLL businesses with strong leadership and relationship building skills* **Portfolio Planning & Space Optimization:** Plan and manage portfolios while maximizing space efficiency as major focus areas, assist clients in metro strategies with attention to detail and accuracy particularly regarding supply/demand numbers and portfolio creativity* **Project Status Reporting:** Review, prepare, and update project status reports on actual versus projected seat demand while reporting on current supply and capacity, forecasting inventory changes, and creating accurate credible planning reports supporting decision-making* **Client Advisory & Communication:** Engage at all leadership levels from administrative to executive using excellent written and verbal communication skills including active listening and visual communication while understanding complex ideas and communicating them effectively* **Data Analysis & Storytelling:** Utilize critical thinking skillsets to tell compelling stories through data using Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookup, cell calculations while understanding floorplans and consolidating data into PowerPoint presentations* **Strategic Problem-Solving:** Go above and beyond helping with tasks that come your way, solve problems effectively, think strategically simplifying complex challenges, see big picture driving results while thriving on change with appetite for risks* **Program Implementation:** Implement flex office, hoteling, and alternative workplace solutions programs while demonstrating high level of performance in project sequencing and scheduling with strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture systems**Required Qualifications:*** 8-15 years of progressively responsible experience managing occupancy, space, move management, and change management processes across broad geography in remote and virtual environment* Strong leadership and relationship building skills with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities demonstrating capability to foster critical relationships and ensure coordination across organizations* CAFM system and AutoCAD experience required with knowledge of Excel and ability to analyze data, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to consolidate data and floor plans into client presentations* Excellent written and verbal communication skills including active listening, verbal, written, and visual communication with ability to engage at all leadership levels and communicate complex ideas effectively* Experience implementing flex office, hoteling, and alternative workplace solutions programs while managing portfolios, maximizing space, and assisting clients in migration plans and moves* Critical thinking skillsets with ability to tell stories through data, attentive to detail and accuracy particularly with numbers and spatial creativity, and capability to create accurate credible planning reports**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or related field demonstrating foundational understanding of built environment and space planning principles* Focus on customers and clients with business and financial acumen demonstrating "JLL first" mindset and commitment to organizational success and client satisfaction • Demonstrate high level of performance in project sequencing and scheduling with proven track record managing complex multi-phase projects across diverse geographies* Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture systems with advanced understanding of space planning principles, building codes, and workplace design trends* Advanced experience leading organizational change initiatives, supporting cultural transformation programs, or implementing new workplace strategies in complex corporate environmentsBackground driving innovative workplace solutions, supporting digital transformation initiatives, or leading adoption of emerging technologies that enhance operational efficiency and client service deliveryThis position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.**Estimated compensation for this position:**175,000.00 – 195,000.00 USD per year*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.***Location:**Remote –Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Seattle, WAIf 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 PayAt JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.***JLL Privacy Notice***Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real #J-18808-Ljbffr