Principal, Strategy

Unispace; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Unispace is looking for a Workplace Strategy Lead in New York City to craft innovative strategies enhancing employee experiences and organizational success. This role involves collaborating with regional teams, building client relationships, and conducting workplace research. Candidates should have 10-15 years of relevant experience and strong skills in change management. The position offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $200,000, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in workplace strategy, research, or change management roles.
• Expertise in workplace research, metrics, and models such as activity-based and agile working.
• Strong knowledge of change management principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative workplace strategies aligning with client goals.
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships to identify cross-sell opportunities.
• Conduct data collection and analysis to inform strategy development.

Skills

Workplace strategy

Change management

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Business acumen

Job description

Whyyou’rehere:

You’rehere to shape the future of workplaces by crafting innovative strategies that enhance employee experiences and organizational success. Your role is pivotal in leading workplace strategy initiatives across the Region, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions for clients. You’re passionate about creating inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking strategies that drive meaningful change.

Whatyou’reresponsible for:

• Collaborate with regional and studio teams to deliver innovative workplace strategies that align with client goals.
• Build andmaintainstrategic client relationships, identifyingopportunities to cross-sell Unispace services.
• Conduct data collection and analysis efficiently to inform strategy development and enhance client outcomes.
• Develop and deliver client communications, ensuring clarity and alignment with goals.
• Identifyand mitigate risks while managing resistance to workplace changes.
• Support post-occupancy evaluations to assess the success of workplace solutions and identifyimprovement opportunities.
• Advocate for andimplementthe Unispacemethodologyacross disciplines to drive integrated project delivery.
• Drive adoption and effectiveutilizationof workplace changes to enhance employee experiences.
• Provide thought leadership and propose solutions to overcome barriers to achieving milestones.
• Leverage research and metrics to inform strategy models, including activity-based working and agile methodologies.

Howwe’llmeasure it:

• Achievement of budget and project profitability targets.
• High client satisfaction ratings (NPS) and increased brand recognition among target audiences.
• Growth in demand forUnispace’stransformation and change consulting services.
• Evidence of effective collaboration across internal teams to deliver Unispacemethodology.
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and measurableimpact of workplace solutions.
• Successful delivery of projects that meet or exceed client and organizational expectations.

Your experience & skills:

• 10–15 years of experience in workplace strategy, research, or change management roles.
• Expertisein workplace research, metrics, and models such as activity-based and agile working.
• Strong knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proven ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative research.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Skilled in building andmaintainingstrong relationships at all organizational levels.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across disciplines and regions.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of navigating ambiguity to drive results.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Acute business acumen with an understanding of organizational design, development models, and the design/buildmethodology.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects and making complex ideas accessible.
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location

Base Pay Range

$175,000 - $200,000 USD

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, allowing them to perform essential job functions as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Inclusion and Diversity Commitment:

At Unispace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity hiring and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are proud that our leadership reflects this commitment, with persons of color, women, neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ individuals playing pivotal roles in shaping the future of our organization. Their unique perspectives and experiences drive innovation and help us create a truly inclusive culture. We are dedicated to ensuring that every voice is heard and that our workplace is a space where diversity is not only celebrated but is integral to our success.