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Senior Occupancy Planner

JLL
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, San Jose
Nov 22, 2025
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. This position will require 3 days onsite in San Jose, CA What this job involves: Drive strategic occupancy planning excellence as a Senior Occupancy Planner with JLL, where you'll serve as a subject matter expert leading workplace optimization initiatives for Fortune 500 clients. You'll develop comprehensive occupancy strategies, sequence complex group-level and individual moves, and resolve critical planning challenges while ensuring maximum space utilization and corporate guideline compliance. This senior leadership role positions you at the forefront of corporate real estate transformation, where you'll collaborate with organizational leadership, project management teams, and business units to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance productivity and optimize multi-million dollar portfolios. Your expertise will directly contribute to JLL's reputation as the global leader in workplace strategy while you model superior client relationship management and strategic thinking within a diverse, high-performing team environment. What your day-to-day will look like: Drive development of occupancy plans and move sequencing strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines while maximizing space utilization across complex client portfolios Foster critical relationships with Corporate Real Estate teams, Business Unit leadership, Corporate Finance, and Project Management to align planning strategies and resolve forecast discrepancies Prepare comprehensive project status reports on actual versus projected seat demand, assemble top-down and bottom-up projections for annual planning horizons, and track occupancy metrics at building and group levels Recommend, educate, and enforce space policies and standards while serving as subject matter expert on workplace programs and notifying clients of requested exceptions Partner with move coordination, facility management, and occupancy planning teams to develop migration plans, conduct facility audits, and ensure cross-campus portfolio strategy alignment Facilitate resolution of planning issues identified in customer meetings, reconcile projection discrepancies, and develop proactive solutions using occupancy metrics and industry trends Assist in developing site-specific planning strategies with senior leadership, review planning approaches that drive construction projects, and support implementation initiatives Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or related field with 5-7 years of corporate environment experience Demonstrated experience in space/occupancy planning at strategic level with deep knowledge of corporate real estate principles and occupancy optimization strategies Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex calculations) and AutoCAD capabilities for space planning, test-fits, and square footage calculations Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with executive-level internal and external clients across organizational levels Strong independent work capabilities with ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, and adapt to dynamic team requirements while meeting critical deadlines Familiarity with occupancy metrics, sharing ratios, and industry occupancy trends with ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with ability to consolidate data and floor plans into compelling PowerPoint presentations for diverse stakeholder audiences Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Facility Management systems for space planning and occupancy data management Experience with interior office renovations and understanding of space design implementation processes within corporate environments Track record of serving as subject matter expert and team leader within occupancy planning or corporate real estate consulting environments Demonstrated ability to ask strategic questions, understand underlying client needs, and develop proactive, innovative solutions for complex stakeholder requirements Experience supporting organizational transformation initiatives and workplace change programs within large corporate settings Familiarity with emerging workplace technologies, data visualization tools, and business intelligence platforms for enhanced occupancy analytics Estimated compensation for this position: 108,000.00 - 157,000.00 USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Location: On-site -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. 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