Senior Occupancy Planner

Senior Occupancy PlannerOur people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people 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.This position will require you to be onsite four days per week.What this job involves:The Senior Occupancy Planner is responsible for providing strategic occupancy planning expertise, leveraging a deep understanding of our client's space supply and demand to develop scenario and occupancy plans for our client's portfolio.Fostering relationships:You'll foster critical relationships between various individuals and organizations, including:Corporate Real Estate to review and resolve planning forecast requirements, concerns, and issues,Business Unit leadership to collect headcount forecasts and resolve headcount forecast discrepancies between their numbers and those collected at the group level,Corporate Finance group to gather top-down headcount and growth projections,Project management to review planning strategies that drive construction projects and support the implementation of these projects,Move coordination and facility management teams to review and approve moves, develop migration plans, and conduct facility audits,Other members of the occupancy planning team to ensure the development of portfolio strategy plans across separate locations.Driving optimal occupancy planning solutions:Your primary focus areas for this role will be managing the development of occupancy plans, sequencing group-level and individual moves, and resolving planning issues identified during client planning sessions. You will ensure the alignment of planning with corporate guidelines and that all scenarios maximize the use of space. You will recommend, educate, and enforce space policies/standards, procedures, and protocols, notify the client of customer-requested exceptions, and, as necessary, assist in developing site-specific Planning Strategies with Senior Leadership. You will be a Subject Matter Expert in the client's workplace program and in using data to drive solutions that increase productivity. You will be a leader in the Occupancy Planning and account team, modeling superior client relationship management and strategic thinking.Reporting:One of your major requirements will be to get familiar with space utilization methods and the presentation of utilization data. Interacting with organizational leadership, you will identify space requirements and prepare and update project status reports on actual versus projected seat demand at the building level. In addition, you will report on current supply and capacity, forecast inventory changes as required, and work with the client to reconcile any discrepancies from top-down projections.Key Responsibilities include:Be able to answer how much space is currently available, what is the workplace strategy impact to overall capacity, and what are projected space needs based on (top-down) demand forecast and business requirements by group.Specifically, the responsibilities include:Develop and manage occupancy strategies for a rolling three-year planning horizon, aligning with corporate guidelines and business requirementsAnalyze the client's portfolio to identify space optimization opportunities and develop site-specific planning strategiesCreate and maintain migration plans, stacking diagrams, and space allocation plans for markets, buildings, and floorsCollaborate with business unit leaders to collect headcount forecasts and resolve discrepancies between top-down projections and group-level dataImplement and support mobility programs, including analysis of badge data and utilization studies to inform planning recommendationsPrepare and present quarterly reports on headcount projections, supply and capacity information, and major initiativesEducate stakeholders on space policies, standards, procedures, and protocols, ensuring compliance across the organizationRequired Qualifications and Skills:Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or a related fieldProficiency in CAFM/IWMS systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, V-Lookups, formulas)Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and articulate findings clearlyExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with executive-level clientsDemonstrated ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to complex problemsExperience in occupancy planning, workplace strategy, or related fieldDesired Qualifications:Working knowledge of office design principles and trends, such as mobile or collaborative workplacesExperience with data visualization and presentation tools (e.g., PowerPoint) to effectively communicate planning strategiesFamiliarity with project management principles and practicesLocation: On-site Atlanta, GAIf 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 tablePersonalized 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 contributionsComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision CarePaid parental leave at 100% of salaryPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. 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