Director of Global Occupancy Planning

Scotiabank - Global Banking and Markets; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Director of Occupancy Planning in Dallas to lead global occupancy planning initiatives and optimize the workplace portfolio. The role integrates internal data, headcount plans, and market insights to guide enterprise real estate decisions with senior leadership collaboration.

Responsibilities include developing scenarios, financial models, and governance processes, aligning space demand with business strategy, cost efficiency, and employee experience across the Global

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate Real Estate, occupancy planning, or related fields.
• Develop occupancy strategies, scenarios, and executive recommendations.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and influencing skills with senior leaders.
• Quantitative, analytical, financial, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Experience establishing KPIs, data governance, and reporting routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead global occupancy planning frameworks, standards, KPIs, and decision support.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leaders on occupancy planning and portfolio optimization.
• Develop scenarios, business cases, and financial models for space decisions.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Finance, HR, Technology, and business units.
• Monitor occupancy performance, governance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

occupancy planning

financial modelling

stakeholder management

data analysis

portfolio planning

Education

Business degree

Real Estate degree

Job description

Scotiabank is seeking a Director of Occupancy Planning in Dallas to lead global occupancy planning initiatives and optimize the workplace portfolio. The role integrates internal data, headcount plans, and market insights to guide enterprise real estate decisions with senior leadership collaboration.

Responsibilities include developing scenarios, financial models, and governance processes, aligning space demand with business strategy, cost efficiency, and employee experience across the Global