10+ years of experience in occupancy planning or corporate real estate
8+ years of experience leading occupancy planning teams
Experience with Fortune 1000 organizations and large real estate portfolios
Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field
Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel and data visualization
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Resilient leadership style with executive presence
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic occupancy plans aligned with business needs
Lead and mentor a team of five Occupancy Planners
Manage the annual campus restacking process using data analytics
Collaborate with Workplace Planning and Corporate Real Estate teams
Present multiple occupancy scenarios to balance stakeholder priorities
Analyze workplace performance metrics and employee survey data
Coordinate with various teams to support project execution
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Hybrid work model with 3-4 days onsite
Direct hire employment type
Opportunity to earn a 10% bonus
Work with a globally recognized organization invested in employee development
Full Job Description
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!
