Occupancy Planning Lead

LaSalle Network is hiring an Occupancy Planning Lead to oversee strategic space planning across a large, complex corporate real estate portfolio for a globally recognized organization in New York. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 managing five or more direct reports preferred)

• 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

• Background in math, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering or another quantitative field is a plus

What's In It for Me?

• 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

• Bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits

Key Details

• Compensation: $160,000-$180,000 base salary, plus eligibility to earn a 10% bonus

• Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Location: New York, NY

• Work Model: Hybrid, 3-4 days onsite per week

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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