Global Occupancy Strategy Lead

Morgan-Stanley; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Dallas is seeking a Global Occupancy Planning Leader to drive occupancy planning and workplace portfolio optimization for Project Blue in the Americas. You will translate headcount growth and operating models into actionable space strategies that align with business needs and real estate objectives.

The role requires senior-level expertise in corporate real estate, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence leaders across functions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in occupancy planning and workplace strategy.
• Strong analytical skills with capacity modeling and forecasting.
• Ability to translate headcount growth into real estate plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead occupancy planning and workplace portfolio optimization for Project Blue in the Americas.
• Develop enterprise capacity plans, occupancy scenarios, and forecasts.
• Advise on utilization, cost discipline, and long-term flexibility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to convert headcount needs into space plans.
• Manage planning vendors and governance; ensure data integrity across workstreams.
• Provide leadership with reporting, insights, risks, and options for decision making.

Skills

Occupancy planning

Workplace strategy

Corporate real estate

Portfolio planning

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Business/Architecture

Job description

Morgan Stanley in Dallas is seeking a Global Occupancy Planning Leader to drive occupancy planning and workplace portfolio optimization for Project Blue in the Americas. You will translate headcount growth and operating models into actionable space strategies that align with business needs and real estate objectives.

The role requires senior-level expertise in corporate real estate, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence leaders across functions.