Occupancy Planning Lead
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ChicagoHybridLead / Manager10+ yrs
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The job in short
Occupancy planning lead.
ExcelInsurance
Details
- Found
- 21 d ago · posted 2026-10-15
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Pay (as listed)
- $160,000–$180,000 a year
Full description
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 #LI-GS1
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