Manager, Strategic Regional Planning - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

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Client Relationship Management and Strategy Development

• Serves as the Client Relationship Manager for the CRE Team, analyzing the client’s portfolio and identifying opportunities to optimize space for all organizations within the existing and committed portfolio (office and operation areas).
• Develops regional, city, and site-specific occupancy strategies with CRESS Leadership and Portfolio, Strategy, and Occupancy Planning teams.
• Applies and validates the finance-approved top-down headcount projections by business unit for a rolling 1-3 year planning horizon, partnering with the Client’s Strategy team and key functional area business units.
• Tracks and reports projected versus actual headcount by organization.
• Reports the current and forecasted supply and capacity for a rolling three-year timeframe.

Planning and Implementation

• Collects preliminary program requirements for each Functional Organization/Functional Area (by site, if necessary).
• Develops migration plans and sequencing of organizational-level moves with the Occupancy Planner.
• Develops building or campus stacking diagrams of current and future states based on the three-year headcount forecast.
• Obtains alignment on organizations’ agreement to migration and stacking plans.
•  Coordinates high-level scope and phasing schedules for project implementation based on stacking plans and migration strategy.
• Ensures planning is aligned with corporate guidelines, supporting forecasted growth and organizational requirements.

Policy Compliance and Education

• Recommends and applies space policies, standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Educates stakeholders on planning and space policies, standards, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance.

Space Management and Analysis

• Maintains organizational-level space allocation plans on CAFM in a timely manner.
• Conducts and reviews Site Audit Data (including seat assignments, occupancy, vacancy, space categories & types) in partnership with local Facilities Mechanics & IRG for validation and remediation.
• Supports the Hybrid Workplace program through analysis of badge data and utilization studies to inform planning recommendations.

Communication and Collaboration

• Facilitates frequent and clear communication between other occupancy planners, relocation project managers, and facilities supervisors.
• Ability to drive to client sites within the region as needed (up to 60% travel).

Reporting/Deliverables

• Regional (by site/building) Occupancy Plan of Record reflective of forecasted supply and demand
• Leads development of long-range strategy incorporating occupancy strategy at a building and org level into overall planning narrative
• Migration and Stack Plans by City and Site Level
• Current and Forecasted Headcount

Key Interactions

• VP or Sr. Director of Functional Area / Lines of Business
• CRE Executive Leadership
• Transaction Management / Brokers
• Occupancy Planners
• Facility Management Teams
• Relocation / MAC teams
• Design and Construction team

Sounds like you? To apply, you need:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex initiatives to timely completion, while managing diverse teams and resources
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with adaptability and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Strong ability to convey planning strategy in written format incorporating supportive data and floor plans into concise presentations to client and lines of business
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture.

Technology Proficiency

• Ability to utilize software to support planning solutions and communicate ideas clearly with real estate team and lines of businesses:
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel i.e. (pivot tables, V-Lookups, cell calculations, formulas, etc.)
• Ability to work in all the Microsoft Office suite software technology
• Proficient in CAFM systems and AutoCAD preferred
• Conduct and actively participate in video conferencing meetings effectively

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree preferred) in architecture, design, consulting/advisory work or related field with a minimum of five years’ experience in a corporate environment or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years previous experience in corporate real estate working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business.
• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment.
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.

Estimated total compensation for this position:

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

Remote –Marysville, CA, Redding, CA, Sacramento, 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 may 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

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