Lead Curator

Salary: USD - USD per yearLaSalle 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.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement strategic occupancy plans that align space utilization with business needs, organizational growth and long-term workplace objectivesLead and develop a team of five Occupancy Planners, setting priorities, delegating work and reviewing deliverables for quality and consistencyLead the annual campus restacking process using demand needs and portfolio data analyticsPartner with Workplace Planning, Campus Strategy and Corporate Real Estate teams to evaluate space supply, demand and future requirementsDevelop and present multiple occupancy scenarios that balance competing stakeholder priorities and available spaceAnalyze large datasets, workplace performance metrics and employee survey data to deliver clear, actionable recommendationsLead client meetings and working sessions, presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders as a trusted advisorCoordinate with facilities management, move/add/change teams, relocation specialists, architects, engineers and furniture vendors to support project executionHandle sensitive information with discretion while navigating competing priorities across business groupsTrain and mentor team members on occupancy planning methodologies and continuously improve planning processesWhat's Needed?10+ years of professional experience in occupancy planning, corporate real estate, workplace strategy or a closely related field8+ 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 feetBachelor's or master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Environmental Design, Urban Design, Real Estate, Design Strategy, Organizational Development or a related fieldStrong analytical skills, including advanced Excel, data analysis and data visualizationExperience developing campus strategies, evaluating space utilization and presenting multiple scenarios to senior stakeholdersExcellent communication, presentation and relationship management skillsResilient leadership style with executive presence, sound judgment and the confidence to challenge stakeholders and make difficult decisionsBackground in math, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering or another quantitative field is a plusWhat's In It for Me?Lead a team supporting a large, complex corporate real estate portfolio with regional scope across the Northeast and Latin AmericaWork with a globally recognized organization known for its reputation and investment in its employeesStrategic, high-impact role influencing how workplace environments support organizational performanceCollaborative partnership with Campus Strategy and senior stakeholders on long-term portfolio planningBonus eligibility and comprehensive benefitsCompensation: $160,000-$180,000base salary, plus eligibility to earn a 10% bonusBenefits: Medical, dental and vision insuranceLocation: New York, NYWork Model: Hybrid, 3-4 days onsite per week#J-18808-Ljbffr