Manager, Regional Occupancy Planning Lead

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We are looking for a Manager to join our Occupancy Planning and Management team

What this job involves:

Day-to-Day Team Leadership

- You will oversee a team within our Occupancy Planning & Management work group, assigning tasks, maintaining schedules, and ensuring work is performed according to established procedures and quality standards. Your focus will be on daily operations while supporting your team members' development and performance.

Delivering Client Solutions

- Work closely with your Account Director to deliver JLL's Occupancy Planning & Management products, solutions, and tools. You'll apply your knowledge of our processes and policies to guide your team in supporting real estate clients with space planning, portfolio management, and move coordination.

Building Relationships

- Foster productive working relationships within your immediate team and with other work groups. You'll communicate effectively with functional peer groups and support coordination among various JLL teams to ensure successful outcomes for clients.

Managing Spaces and Data

- Oversee the preparation and accuracy of project status reports, seat demand tracking, space capacity analysis, and inventory forecasting. Ensure your team maintains attention to detail in floorplan reviews, spatial planning, and migration plans.

Problem Solving and Guidance

- Resolve operational problems as they arise within your team, working within established policies and procedures. Escalate more complex issues as appropriate while providing day-to-day guidance to your direct reports.

Reporting and Communication

- Create clear, accurate planning reports to support Corporate Real Estate decision-making. Present information in a professional manner to your team, manager, and client contacts, ensuring everyone understands progress, challenges, and next steps.

Sounds like you? To apply, you should have:

Leadership Experience

- Demonstrated ability to supervise a team, assign work, and monitor progress
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain procedures and priorities clearly
- Experience coaching team members and maintaining schedules

Functional Knowledge

- Full knowledge of occupancy planning and management practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, cell calculations) and PowerPoint
- Ability to read and work with floorplans
- Understanding of business policies and procedures within your area

Organizational Skills

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially with numbers and spatial data
- Ability to maintain budgets and operate within an operating plan
- Capable of managing multiple priorities and ensuring timely completion of work

Problem-Solving Ability

- Comfortable resolving routine operational problems independently
- Knows when to escalate issues and seek guidance from more senior colleagues
- Uses established procedures to guide decision-making

Interpersonal Skills

- Professional and responsive with clients and team members
- Able to build rapport and work collaboratively across teams
- Comfortable interacting with direct reports and functional peer managers

Education and Experience

- Relevant experience in occupancy planning, space management, facility management, or related field
- University degree or relevant certification preferred
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience is a plus

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

119,200.00 – 155,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Raleigh, NC, San Jose, CA

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!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

- 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

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