Senior Occupancy Planner

Overview JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Drive strategic occupancy excellence as a Senior Occupancy Planner, combining tactical occupancy management with interior design expertise to create transformative, data‑driven workplaces. You will serve as the primary point of contact for enterprise clients’ operational occupancy requests and strategic planning initiatives, fostering relationships across Corporate Real Estate, Business Unit leadership, Corporate Finance, Project Management, and Facility Management teams. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Space Optimization: Develop and implement comprehensive occupancy plans and move sequencing strategies for designated regional portfolios, conducting scenario planning and space utilization analysis to maximize productivity and workspace efficiency. Design‑Focused Space Planning: Apply interior design principles to negotiate space transfers, demonstrate changes in block‑plan format, and use AutoCAD to create test‑fits, space layouts, and square‑footage calculations, optimizing function and design. Client Relationship & Program Management: Serve as primary point of contact for enterprise clients while facilitating seamless transitions from current operating models to JLL service delivery frameworks and participating in quarterly business reviews and annual performance evaluations. Data Management & Analytics: Manage monthly reporting schedules for people and space data plus occupancy metrics, conduct quarterly occupancy analytics providing strategic insights for client review, and ensure data accuracy through quality checks. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Foster critical relationships across multiple stakeholders while ensuring planning alignment with corporate guidelines and enforcing space policies, standards, and design protocols across organizational levels. Building Audits & Verification: Conduct building audits in partnership with local onsite teams to verify employee locations, furniture layout, and room configurations while tracking and reporting space requests and associated KPIs measuring program effectiveness. Innovation & Future Planning: Recommend innovative design solutions accommodating dynamic workforce needs and emerging workplace trends, staying current with occupancy planning methodologies and championing design approaches to space management. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Real Estate, Design, or related field with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in occupancy planning, space management, or facility management. Background in interior design with demonstrated experience applying design principles to corporate workspace planning, understanding of interior design principles, space planning, and furniture layout optimization. Advanced proficiency in occupancy planning software and IWMS/CAFM platforms (OpenSpace or similar), strong AutoCAD skills for block planning and space layout documentation, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities including pivot tables and complex calculations. Proven track record managing enterprise‑level occupancy planning programs with experience in corporate real estate portfolio management and understanding of office space measurement standards (BOMA, IFMA, or RICS). Ability to inspire clients with strategic space optimization through design‑driven insights, solve complex occupancy challenges collaboratively, and transform complex data into clear actionable insights. Capability to build trust through transparent communication, challenge assumptions respectfully during planning discussions, and create compelling narratives around space utilization data to inspire informed decision‑making. Commitment to staying current with emerging workplace trends and technologies while championing innovative design approaches and balancing immediate needs with long‑term strategic planning objectives. Preferred Qualifications Advanced interior design background with portfolio demonstrating corporate workspace transformation, understanding of workplace strategy concepts and space optimization methodologies, and experience with design software and space planning tools. Professional certifications in interior design (NCIDQ), facility management (FMP, CFM), or space planning with active participation in industry organizations (IFMA, IIDA, CoreNet Global) demonstrating thought leadership. Experience with advanced space utilization analysis, workplace analytics platforms, or business intelligence tools that enhance data‑driven decision‑making and strategic insights for executive stakeholders. Background implementing innovative workplace technologies, supporting digital transformation initiatives, or leading adoption of new CAFM/IWMS platforms that enhance operational efficiency and client service. Experience supporting large‑scale organizational change initiatives, workplace transformation programs, or cultural change management that demonstrates understanding of human‑centered design principles. Proven track record serving enterprise‑level clients, supporting executive decision‑making, or leading cross‑functional teams in complex corporate real estate environments with demonstrated business acumen. Location On‑site – Atlanta, GA Employment Status This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Benefits 401(k) plan with matching company contributions Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care Paid parental leave at 100% of salary Paid Time Off and Company Holidays Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr