Our client, a globally recognized organization in New York, is hiring an Occupancy Planning Lead to oversee strategic space planning across a large, complex corporate real estate portfolio. This is a high-visibility leadership role for an experienced occupancy planning professional who combines analytical expertise with people management and strong client relationship skills. You will lead a team of five Occupancy Planners, partner with senior stakeholders and help shape long-term workplace strategy across a New York portfolio of roughly 15 million square feet.
What's the job? - Develop and implement strategic occupancy plans that align space utilization with business needs, organizational growth and long-term workplace objectives
- Lead and develop a team of five Occupancy Planners, setting priorities, delegating work and reviewing deliverables for quality and consistency
- Lead the annual campus restacking process using demand needs and portfolio data analytics
- Partner with Workplace Planning, Campus Strategy and Corporate Real Estate teams to evaluate space supply, demand and future requirements
- Develop and present multiple occupancy scenarios that balance competing stakeholder priorities and available space
- Analyze large datasets, workplace performance metrics and employee survey data to deliver clear, actionable recommendations
- Lead client meetings and working sessions, presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders as a trusted advisor
- Coordinate with facilities management, move/add/change teams, relocation specialists, architects, engineers and furniture vendors to support project execution
- Handle sensitive information with discretion while navigating competing priorities across business groups
- Train and mentor team members on occupancy planning methodologies and continuously improve planning processes
What's needed? - 10+ years of professional experience in occupancy planning, corporate real estate, workplace strategy or a closely related field
- 8+ years of experience leading occupancy planning teams
- Experience supporting Fortune 1000 organizations with large, complex real estate portfolios and millions of square feet
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Environmental Design, Urban Design, Real Estate, Design Strategy, Organizational Development or a related field
- Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel, data analysis and data visualization
- Experience developing campus strategies, evaluating space utilization and presenting multiple scenarios to senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication, presentation and relationship management skills
- Resilient leadership style with executive presence, sound judgment and the confidence to challenge stakeholders and make difficult decisions
- Experience managing five or more direct reports preferred
- Background in math, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering or another quantitative field is a plus
Key Details - Compensation: $160,000-$180,000 base salary
- Location: New York, NY
- Work Model: Hybrid, 3-4 days onsite per week
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Bonus: Eligible to earn a 10% bonus
- Lead a team supporting a large, complex corporate real estate portfolio with regional scope across the Northeast and Latin America
- Work with a globally recognized organization known for its reputation and investment in its employees
- Strategic, high-impact role influencing how workplace environments support organizational performance
- Collaborative partnership with Campus Strategy and senior stakeholders on long-term portfolio planning
If you're an experienced occupancy planning leader looking for a role with strategic scope, team leadership and executive-level exposure, apply today!
Gavin Sullivan
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