Manager, Strategic Regional Planning

JLL • Napa, CA

371d • $130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our 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.

Requirements

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex initiatives to timely completion, while managing diverse teams and resources.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with adaptability and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Strong ability to convey planning strategy in written format incorporating supportive data and floor plans into concise presentations to client and lines of business.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture.
• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in architecture, design, consulting/advisory work or related field with a minimum of five years' experience in a corporate environment or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years previous experience in corporate real estate working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business.
• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel i.e. (pivot tables, V-Lookups, cell calculations, formulas, etc.)
• Ability to work in all the Microsoft Office suite software technology.
• Proficient in CAFM systems and AutoCAD preferred.
• Conduct and actively participate in video conferencing meetings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Client Relationship Manager for the CRE Team, analyzing the client's portfolio and identifying opportunities to optimize space for all organizations within the existing and committed portfolio (office and operation areas).
• Develops regional, city, and site-specific occupancy strategies with CRESS Leadership and Portfolio, Strategy, and Occupancy Planning teams.
• Applies and validates the finance-approved top-down headcount projections by business unit for a rolling 1-3 year planning horizon, partnering with the Client's Strategy team and key functional area business units.
• Tracks and reports projected versus actual headcount by organization.
• Reports the current and forecasted supply and capacity for a rolling three-year timeframe.
• Collects preliminary program requirements for each Functional Organization/Functional Area (by site, if necessary).
• Develops migration plans and sequencing of organizational-level moves with the Occupancy Planner.
• Develops building or campus stacking diagrams of current and future states based on the three-year headcount forecast.
• Obtains alignment on organizations' agreement to migration and stacking plans.
• Coordinates high-level scope and phasing schedules for project implementation based on stacking plans and migration strategy.
• Ensures planning is aligned with corporate guidelines, supporting forecasted growth and organizational requirements.
• Recommends and applies space policies, standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Educates stakeholders on planning and space policies, standards, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance.
• Maintains organizational-level space allocation plans on CAFM in a timely manner.
• Conducts and reviews Site Audit Data (including seat assignments, occupancy, vacancy, space categories & types) in partnership with local Facilities Mechanics & IRG for validation and remediation.
• Supports the Hybrid Workplace program through analysis of badge data and utilization studies to inform planning recommendations.
• Facilitates frequent and clear communication between other occupancy planners, relocation project managers, and facilities supervisors.
• Ability to drive to client sites within the region as needed (up to 60% travel).
• Leads development of long-range strategy incorporating occupancy strategy at a building and org level into overall planning narrative.
• Migration and Stack Plans by City and Site Level.
• Current and Forecasted Headcount.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees