Occupancy Planner

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Occupancy Planner

What this job involves
The Occupancy Planner is an integral part of the Occupancy Planning team and will serve as liaison for the client real estate team for Occupancy planning activities and deliverables. As an analyst, you will support the Occupancy planning team in developing overarching strategies and occupancy planning to govern the portfolio.

Collaborate closely with the Space & Occupancy team to collect current utilization & future headcount data growth
Deliver input into and participate in the review meetings focusing on the real estate portfolio growth. Meaningfully contribute toward and lead, where required, calls and meetings with JLL colleagues and client focused around reviewing occupancy forecasts
Internal and client stakeholder engagement to collect occupancy forecast data. Act to resolve any identified data gap.
Collaborate with the business intelligence team to collate data into meaningful reporting to enable making portfolio recommendations and substantiate decisions
Identify opportunities for optimisation & cost saving in the client’s portfolio
Drive continuous improvement of data & reporting in line with client’s needs allowing for more efficient management of the portfolio
Coordinate regular portfolio review meetings, drive structured communication and manage action plans resulting from meetings

Key Interactions
Strategic Occupancy Planner
Space Planners
Portfolio Strategists
RE&F Managers
Org Space Program Managers within region
MAC teams
Facility Management teams
Space data management team
Design and Construction team
Transactions

Technology Proficient

Ability to utilize software to support planning solutions and communicate ideas clearly with real estate team and lines of businesses:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint a must. Specifically: Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Access - Intermediate
Microsoft Office VBA - Basic
Microsoft PowerPoint - Intermediate

Process improvement methodologies.
Project management methodologies to include knowledge of agile methodologies.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.

A Bachelor’s degree is required preferable in Accounting, Finance, Business or experience with strategy and quantitative coursework along with at least 5+ years’ experience in real estate, preferably in occupancy analytics or occupancy planning
Independent, self-reliant and capable of leading the delivery of a critical business process with complex deliverables supplied within short timeframes
High analytical capabilities with strong knowledge of Excel, ability to digest large volumes of data to draw business conclusions
Strong understanding on current trends in corporate workplace
Very strong communication in English, written and verbal, and ability to handle senior experienced stakeholders
Strong project management skills, able to work to deadlines and under key milestones set by client
High level of customer service skills and professionalism required

What you can expect from us
You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
Keep your ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you...

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.

About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.