Senior Occupancy Planner

JLL • Mountain View, CA

12d • $124,800 - $170,600 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Occupancy Planner, you drive the development of occupancy plans and the sequencing of group-level and individual moves, while facilitating or resolving planning issues identified in customer planning meetings. You serve as a subject matter expert in the client’s workplace program and use occupancy data analytics to develop solutions that optimize the portfolio in alignment with the client’s mission. As a leader on the Occupancy Planning and account teams, you model strong client relationship management and strategic thinking, bridging the line of business strategy with occupancy planning strategy. The role requires knowledge of occupancy metrics, sharing ratios, industry best practices, and occupancy trends.

This position translates client business requirements into global occupancy planning, develops complex strategies using supply and demand analysis, and creates strategic presentations with detailed narratives on current conditions, trends, potential solutions, risks, and opportunities. It serves as a business partner and liaison on occupancy, space, and move projects, collaborating with relocation project management, facility management, corporate real estate strategy, demand planning, and project management teams.

The position is on-site in Mountain View, California. The expected compensation is $124,800–$170,600 per year. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Work-hour flexibility and travel may be needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience managing occupancy, space, move management, and change management processes across a broad geography in a remote and virtual environment.
• Expert-level data analytical skills and mastery of Sheets and Excel.
• Critical-thinking skills and ability to tell a story through data.
• Proficiency with Google Suites and experience using Slides and PowerPoint.
• Excellent active listening, verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with ability to engage leadership from administrative to executive levels.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and navigate ambiguity.
• Proactive mindset and ability to contribute as a senior leader of the occupancy planning team.
• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture systems.
• CAFM system and AutoCAD experience.
• Proficiency in a range of information technology tools and platforms.
• Strong organization and high-level performance in project budgeting and scheduling.
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing flex office, hoteling, and alternative workplace solutions programs.

Responsibilities

• Translate client business requirements and deliver global occupancy planning using firm and industry best practices.
• Develop complex occupancy planning strategies using supply and demand analysis.
• Create strategic occupancy planning presentations that reflect current state, trends, analysis, and potential solutions, with detailed narratives about the impact, risk, and opportunity of each option.
• Lead as a business partner on occupancy, space, and move projects, and serve as a liaison between the client and affected resources.
• Partner with Relocation Project Management and Facility Management teams to review and approve moves, develop migration plans, and conduct facility audits.
• Build relationships with Corporate Real Estate Strategy and Demand Planning groups to gather top-down headcount and growth projections.
• Support teamwork, cooperation, performance excellence, and personal success.
• Represent JLL and maintain its core values of Teamwork, Ethics, and Excellence.
• Foster relationships with Project Management to review planning strategies that drive construction projects and support their implementation.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior