Senior Director, Global Space Planning & Occupancy

Mosaic.tech; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Senior Director of Space Planning to lead our Global Occupancy Planning function and translate headcount forecasts into intelligent space allocation across multiple sites. You will partner with executive leaders to drive occupancy strategies and portfolio optimization.

The role requires deep experience in occupancy planning, space management tools, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver fast-growing, high-stakes projects. A U.S.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of space/facilities planning experience with 7+ years in leadership.
• Proven ability to translate forecasts into actionable space plans.
• Experience with analytics, scenario modeling, and space management software.
• Ability to influence senior executives in matrix organizations.
• Experience planning large-scale moves and transformations.
• Bachelor’s degree as listed in the qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Occupancy Demand Forecasting with 18–24 month forecasts; align headcount with office, desk, labs, and infrastructure.
• Drive Adjacency and Portfolio Optimization; present space options and biannual portfolio plans.
• Own Transition Planning; develop occupancy and construction plans and manage change with minimal disruption.
• Build and Lead a High-Performing Team; implement tools and data-driven methods across global portfolio.
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement; advise leaders and align plans with portfolio strategy and standards.
• Contribute to Long-Term Portfolio Strategy; help shape portfolio toward 10–12 million sq ft globally, esp. So. California hub.

Skills

Space planning

Occupancy planning

Workplace strategy

Facilities planning

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Scenario modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design/Real Estate/Facilities Management/Business

Tools

IWMS

CAFM

Stack planning tools

Job description

Anduril Industries, in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Senior Director of Space Planning to lead our Global Occupancy Planning function and translate headcount forecasts into intelligent space allocation across multiple sites. You will partner with executive leaders to drive occupancy strategies and portfolio optimization.

The role requires deep experience in occupancy planning, space management tools, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver fast-growing, high-stakes projects. A U.S.