Director, Occupancy Planner

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. We are looking for a Director of Occupancy Planning for our Occupancy Planning & Management Team About JLL We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions - join us at JLL! We are seeking a Director of Occupancy Planning to join our leadership team responsible for supporting client account strategies and overseeing the delivery of Occupancy Planning services. What this job involves Key responsibilities include: * Accountable for the results and performance of the Occupancy Planning team and service delivery on the account * Translate our client's business requirements into action and successfully deliver OP services, leveraging JLL and industry best practices * Lead a team of Occupancy Planners in their delivery of occupancy, space and move projects; serve as liaison between the client and all other stakeholders * Excellent communicator capable of designing and delivering effective change management prior to, during and after a project process * Implement a continuous improvement and thought leadership program for OP, making us consistent across geographies and improving the quality of what we do * Import and export best practices and case studies between JLL, the wider industry and the account * Provide oversight and management to a robust space allocation methodology and process * Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver a strategic real estate portfolio plan * Intermediate knowledge of key corporate real estate terminology * Proven ability to leverage utilization data to build a mobility strategy * Proficient in business intelligence and data analytics Finance Management, Cost Control, and Profitability * Support the annual capital and operating budgeting and planning process * Support development and implementation of innovations, best practices, and standard operating procedures to elevate team, account, and enterprise performance Supervisory Tasks * Manage Staffing Levels to ensure appropriate staffing at all sites * Ensure portfolio-wide consistency in delivery of services, by providing training and review of all deliverables * Proactively identify opportunities for efficiencies throughout the portfolio and through any recurring processes Leadership/Staff Management * Lead and develop a professional, friendly, creative, energetic, and detail-oriented team in the delivery of extraordinary services * Engage additional resources from JLL's platform to handle peaks in demand * Provide excellent onboarding, training, and team-building * Actively support an environment of teamwork, co-operation, performance excellence and personal success * Participate in the individual performance management program and personal development planning for members of the team * Act as an ambassador for JLL, adopting and maintaining the firm's core values of Teamwork, Ethics and Excellence Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have: * Bachelor's Degree in Occupancy Planning, Corporate Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent * 10+ years of experience in managing occupancy, space, move management, and change management processes across a broad geography, with an ability to work remotely and virtually * Previous management experience leading a team * Proficiency in a range of information technology tools and platforms * Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture systems * CAFM system and AutoCAD experience is required * Ability to successfully communicate with contractors, client representatives, customers and team members * Highly organized with strong analytical skills * Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact at an executive level * Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed * Preference for role to be based in the DC-Metro, 2-3 Days in office or Full time remote Behavioral Competencies * Think Big - Thinks strategically, simplifies the complex, solves complex problems, sees the big picture * Drive Change - Thrives on change, learning agility, intellectually curious, appetite for risks, digital drive * Helps others - Builds relationships, actively collaborates, helps others succeed. * Get it done - Acts decisively, drives results, passion to win, takes ownership, accountable, resilient * Business first - Focuses on customers and clients, business/financial acumen, JLL first * Inspire - Inspire others, creates vision and strategy, energizes others What you can expect from us You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you... Estimated total compensation for this position: 132,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD per year The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data . Location: On-site -Reston, VA, Richmond, VA If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! 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