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Role Purpose

To drive occupancy strategy development and implementation across Client’s Regional portfolio, including managing the supply, capacity, demand, and vacancy in support of short term and long-term headcount projections. Within the geography, identify how much space is currently available, workplace strategy impact to overall demand, and what are projected space needs based on headcount forecast and business requirements by group.

What this job involves

Applies and validates the finance approved top-down headcount projections by business unit for a rolling, three-year planning horizon and partners with Portfolio Strategy teamAnalyzes the client’s portfolio and identifies opportunities to optimize space for all orgs within the existing and committed portfolioTracks and reports projected versus actual headcount by organizationDevelops city and site-specific occupancy strategies with GREF Leadership and Portfolio StrategyReports the current and forecasted supply and capacity for a rolling three-year timeframeCollects preliminary program requirements for each Org/Team (by building, if necessary)Develops migration plans and sequencing of org level movesIncorporates occupancy strategy into long-term strategy documents to clearly articulate impacts to city, site and org-level allocationsDevelops stacking diagrams of current and future state based on three-year headcount forecastObtains alignment organizations’ agreement to migration and stacking plansCoordinates scope and phasing schedule for project implementation based on stacking plans and migration strategyEnsures planning is aligned with corporate guidelines, and that all scenarios support forecasted growth and organization requirementsRecommends and applies space policies/standards, procedures and protocolsEducates and ensures compliance on planning and space policies/standards, procedures and protocolsReports and maintains org-level 2 & 3 space allocation plansReview Site Audit Data (including seat assignments, occupancy, vacancy, labs & equipment) and partner with local Occupancy Planner or Facility Manager for validation needs/timingSupports the Agile Workplace program through analysis of badge data and utilization studies to inform planning recommendationsFacilitates communication between other occupancy planners, Business space planners, Org Space Program Managers, and other GREF team membersAbility to lead a small team of Occupancy Planners & multiple projects simultaneouslyManage a small team of direct reports of 1-2

Reporting/Deliverables

Occupancy Plan of Record reflective of forecasted supply and demandSupports document development of long-range strategy incorporating occupancy strategy at a building and org level into overall planning narrativeMigration and Stack Plans by City and Site LevelCurrent and Forecasted Headcount

Key Interactions

Portfolio Strategist(s)Occupancy PlannersRE&F ManagersOrg Space Program Managers within regionMAC teamsFacility Management teamsSpace data management teamDesign and Construction teamTransactions

Technology Proficient

Ability to utilize software to support planning solutions and communicate ideas clearly with real estate team and lines of businesses:Proficient in CAFM systems and Bluebeam preferredProficient in Microsoft Excel i.e. (pivot tables, V-Lookups, cell calculations, formulas, etc.)Strong ability to convey planning strategy in written format incorporating supportive data and floor plans into concise presentations to client and lines of businessAbility to work in all of the Microsoft Office suite software technologyConduct and actively participate in video conferencing meetings effectively

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in architecture, design, consulting/advisory work or related field with a minimum of five years’ experience in a corporate environment.5+ years previous experience in space/occupancy planning at a strategic level

Location:

On-site –Ciudad de Mexico,MEX

Job Tags:

GREF

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