Workplace Space Planner

Stripe•Toronto, ON

About The Position

Stripe's Workplace team is responsible for delivering welcoming, functional, and beautiful environments worldwide. We ensure that Stripe's real estate portfolio evolves to stay aligned with our mission and the needs of our users, while also ensuring efficient space utilization. As part of the team, you'll help scale Stripe's future workspaces, collaborating with stakeholders across the company. As a Workplace Space Planner, your focus will be on ensuring our offices are utilized efficiently, implementing space programs tailored to each location. You'll contribute to making Stripe's workspaces effective and functional, by engaging with various stakeholders to optimize space usage, refine processes, and enhance tools. We're looking for an organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented person who appreciates strategic workplace planning. With Stripe's rapid growth, you'll play a vital role in managing and maximizing workspace utilization across our global facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred
3+ years in architecture, interior design, or space planning
Proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings
Problem-solving interest using technology and creative thinking
Self-starter who is adaptable, customer-focused, and able to drive results with minimal supervision
A working knowledge of CAFM systems (e.g. SpaceIQ, Archibus, iOffice, SpaceView, Serraview, OfficeSpace), REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and Google Suite
Proficiency in process improvements
Experience building strong collaborative working relationships
Experience with planning and executing internal moves, furniture installations, and office relocations

Nice To Haves

Expertise in generating reports on seat supply and demand
Experience translating data into business rationale for design and space planning changes
Ability to manage contracts and vendors

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate floor plan documentation across the portfolio, coordinating with local operations managers to keep occupancy information current
Create architectural test fits, stack plans, block plans, and phasing plans
Develop and document processes related to space planning and occupancy management
Manage our CAFM system to enable effective workplace design decision making
Develop occupancy analysis reports and floor plan visualizations to communicate space utilization, occupancy ratios, and headcount projections
Analyze space requirements and interdepartmental relationships to ensure efficient use of office space
Develop and implement comprehensive space planning strategies aligned with company goals
Conduct regular inspections of office spaces, identify improvements or modifications
Support tooling for desk reservations and improve current assigned desk program
Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities related to office space utilization
Create block plans to establish team neighborhoods in each office to support team collaboration