Strategic Occupancy Planning Lead – Northeastern US

Amazon; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) is seeking an Occupancy Planning Area Lead to oversee space allocations for the Northeastern U.S. program, translating business needs into real estate solutions.

As Area Lead, you will manage an OP team of vendors, analyze headcount and space data, and present data-driven recommendations to align portfolio strategy with corporate goals. This role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Project Management, architecture, interior design or related field.
• 7+ years professional experience leading portfolio strategy and broad scale occupancy planning and move management projects.
• 5+ years of experience in program/ project management, to include delivering cross functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and guide an OP team of vendors responsible for the tactical occupancy planning across the area.
• Oversee the collection, verification, and analysis of headcount and space data, including current capacity and future projections.
• Act as the primary liaison between the OP area teams, the GREF regional OP manager, and local business units.
• Develop occupancy scenarios and migration plans, evaluating multiple options to deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Project Manage all occupancy planning activities, including data collection, scenario analysis, and presentation of recommendations.
• Oversee all reporting on area-based occupancy metrics, space allocations, and other relevant data to support real estate decisions and portfolio strategy.
• Manage day-to-day operational occupancy requests and coordinate with GREF teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date space utilization data and as-built documentation for assigned area.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Occupancy planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/PM/architecture/interior design or related field

7+ years leading portfolio strategy/occupancy planning

5+ years program/project management

Job description

Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) is seeking an Occupancy Planning Area Lead to oversee space allocations for the Northeastern U.S. program, translating business needs into real estate solutions.

As Area Lead, you will manage an OP team of vendors, analyze headcount and space data, and present data-driven recommendations to align portfolio strategy with corporate goals. This role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration.