Workplace Design

Discovery is at the core of everything we do - whether it’s a great value, incredible style, or building long-lasting partnerships with people around the world. That’s what makes TJX different. You can find it all across our brands: TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, and Homesense. Every one of our brands has one thing in common: environments that are always changing. That’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships, and even about yourself. Come discover what different can mean for you.

Posting Notes: 300 Value Way Marlborough MA 01752 

Workplace Design &Space Planning Manager 

What you’ll discover

• Inclusive culture and career growth opportunities
• Global Organization which collaborates across U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and India
• Challenging, collaborative, and team-based environment

What you’ll do

Workplace Services develops and operates effective and engaging work environments for our Associates, vendors, neighbors, and visitors.  In this role you will manage space demand forecast, workplace design, office moves, furniture reconfiguration, capital and branding projects.  Coordinate resources to support Home Office functions and departments’ business objectives.  Manage existing furniture inventory and furniture purchases as required.  Develop and manage project budgets through invoice payment and closeout. Manage external vendors and third-party resources to ensure on-time/on-budget delivery of business plan. Manage AutoCAD drawings for square footage charge backs, furniture inventory, space management and wayfinding. Support growth and development opportunities within the team.

Space Planning (Furniture Reconfiguration)

• Partner with TJX business leaders to plan best use of space to meet department business objectives. Leverage established space standards and/or develop new standards as required. 
• Create installation/phasing plan of new floor plan and cost assessment for departmental approval.  Acquire furniture assets needed to complete projects from inventory and order new as needed. 
• Work with internal and external resources to effectively communicate and execute projects.  Determine construction schedule and phasing based on department requirements, internal and external resource availability and availability of furniture assets and building assets required. 
• Work with business liaison(s) to create move documentation, including move cut sheets and floor plans of people and equipment. Provide regular updates to business partners throughout the project.

Design & Capital Projects

• Partner with TJX business leaders, along with internal and external partners, to lead capital projects. Create department space plans in collaboration with the architect (when required) and internal team.
• Design and develop budgets for furniture, brand and technology packages to be installed. Manage vendors’ deliveries and coordinate installation with the construction team’s scheduling. Resolve schedule conflicts as they are arise. 
• Work with Human Resources and Internal Communications to develop change management plans based on clientele and project size.  Work with department liaisons to create move documentation, including move cut sheets and floor plans of people and equipment.
• Provide regular updates to business partners throughout the project.

AutoCAD Drawing Management

• Maintain AutoCAD drawings of Workplace Service portfolio to ensure accuracy of space planning, seat assignments, furniture assets, square footage chargebacks and usage for wayfinding.
• Partner with IWMS administrator to ensure integrity of space management database.
• Keep records of all non-typical projects, including but not limited to furniture installs at regional offices, distribution centers, and various field centers. 
• Create and provide drawings to document specialty needs as required.

Business Analysis

• Develop and deliver insights from across the portfolio, including but not limited to space management, occupancy & utilization, move management, and project management.
• Develop executive dashboards and summaries. Identify and support process improvement opportunities.

Vendor Management

• Manages vendors assigned to TJX projects to ensure successful delivery of all elements and tasks per TJX standard, while demonstrating the TJX code of conduct.
• Monitor industry trends for new and/or improved products pertaining to furniture systems, space management, interior design, branding, and workplace technology. Evaluate potential fit and applicability for use at TJX.

Furniture Requests

• Process requests for new or replacement furniture to facilitate job and organizational changes. Requests can range from small (new file cabinet) to large (new office furniture for a promotion). Support ergonomic requests as approved by HR and Risk Management.

Business Partner Networking

• Meet with function leaders and department managers to develop plans for the upcoming 1–3-year period. Assess needs for potential special projects to support business growth or non-standard requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, facilities management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5-7 years of space planning, project management & move experience; knowledge of furniture systems.
• Extensive AutoCAD and facility management software (FM:Systems preferred) experience; proficient in MS Offices suite including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and comfortable interacting with all levels of leadership
• Knowledge of building systems, construction best practices, building codes, egress requirements and ADA compliance.
• Excellent organization, planning and project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and presentations skills with the ability to work with all levels of leadership.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate headcount and utilization data, proposals, and project ideas.
• Detail oriented, self-starter that works well independently and can build relationships with internal clients, vendors, and stakeholders.

This position has a starting salary range of $90,200 to $115,200 per year.

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.

Discover Different at TJX means opportunity, teamwork, and career growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people who work together to deliver the best value and style in the business. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

 Posting Notes: 300 Value Way Marlborough MA 01752