Occupancy Planning Lead — AI-Driven Portfolio Optimizer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking an Occupancy Planning Lead to direct a geographically distributed team and advise on optimizing real estate portfolios. The role blends strategy with execution to deliver space utilization improvements and informed decisions for clients.

The position is onsite in Chandler, AZ or Hillsboro, OR, with leadership responsibilities across the U.S. and Latin America, backed by strong Excel and modern workspace technologies.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of occupancy planning or related real estate data analytics.
• Experience leading large, distributed remote teams across time zones.
• Excellent communication and executive presence.
• Advanced Excel with pivot tables and XLOOKUP.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration.
• Bias toward transformation and structured problem solving.
• Proven project management with clear expectations and accountability.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments with ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a geographically distributed occupancy planning team across the U.S. and LATAM.
• Build strategic client relationships and coordinate with internal JLL teams.
• Develop occupancy plans and move sequences maximizing space utilization.
• Analyze real estate data using Excel and AI tools to derive insights.
• Guide site strategies and workplace optimization with leadership.
• Provide direction and ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.
• Create executive-ready presentations translating data into actionable recommendations.
• Lead with AI to improve research productivity and deliverables.
• Navigate organizational change with strategic risk management.

Skills

Occupancy planning

Team leadership

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Architecture, Design, Real Estate, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

CAF/M IWMS platforms

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking an Occupancy Planning Lead to direct a geographically distributed team and advise on optimizing real estate portfolios. The role blends strategy with execution to deliver space utilization improvements and informed decisions for clients.

The position is onsite in Chandler, AZ or Hillsboro, OR, with leadership responsibilities across the U.S. and Latin America, backed by strong Excel and modern workspace technologies.