Senior Space Planning Specialist

3 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Western Digital Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Space Planning Specialist to join our team at Western Digital.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large-scale space planning projects from conception through implementation, focusing on workplace design, space optimization, and client engagement. This role involves cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering top-tier project management and design solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Space Management & Optimization: Oversee a large building portfolio to maximize space efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Lead capacity planning, occupancy audits, and migration plans to align with corporate growth strategies.
  • Manage Archibus (or similar platform): Manage the global portfolio to manage space, headcount, growth, test fits, re-stacks and scenario planning. Manage the accuracy of the data and drawings, further develop and maintain process as the platform is adopted by functional teams outside the department.
  • Client Relations & Consultation: Serve as the primary contact for space-related inquiries. Collaborate with HR, Legal, IT, and Executive teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored space solutions.
  • Project Leadership: Lead teams in the design and execution of space planning projects. Conduct audits, streamline processes, and manage complex campus-wide initiatives.
  • Strategic Space Planning: Develop and implement detailed office re-stack plans, densification strategies, and portfolio expansions. Perform space studies and create test fit plans for projects ranging from small offices to large campuses.
  • Design Execution: Create and manage detailed project drawings using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite, along with furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) selection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Present design concepts and solutions to senior executives, negotiate agreements with business units, and maintain strong relationships to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Campus Management: Manage space within the San Jose campus, aligning with the Master Plan. Meet with business unit managers to document requirements and lead space-related projects.
  • Furniture & Renovation Projects: Oversee small furniture, space, and renovation projects on campus.
  • Process Improvement: Work closely with internal space, facilities, and technology teams to enhance space planning processes and best practices.
  • Global Real Estate Collaboration: Collaborate as a key member of the Global Real Estate team, providing exceptional service to internal clients.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree: In Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in space planning, occupancy planning, or interior design for large commercial projects.
  • Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, CAFM/Archibus, Adobe Creative Suite, and FF&E selection. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Exceptional analytical skills for data-driven decision-making in space management.
  • Education & Certification: Familiarity with Workday or similar HR systems. Proficiency in AutoCAD and FM Space (or Archibus) for space programming. Strong proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite.
Benefits
  • Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year.
  • Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan: Eligible to participate in Western Digital's STI Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
  • Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program: Eligible to participate in our annual LTI program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life, accident and disability insurance, tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, tuition reimbursement, transit, the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.


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