Strategic Program Planner

GD Barri & Associates, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GD Barri & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Program Planner to support Facilities Strategy & Planning on high-visibility initiatives across multiple sites.

The role focuses on space utilization, occupancy planning, workplace improvements, and capital planning to optimize portfolios. You will lead complex programs, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive project execution with strong communication, presentation, and executive reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of relevant business, facilities, and/or project/program management experience; OR a combination of education and experience totaling ten (10) years.
• Advanced knowledge of facilities planning, workplace strategy, portfolio management, space planning, occupancy planning, and furniture programming.
• Experience independently leading complex, multi-building, cross-functional programs and initiatives.
• Strong understanding of facilities operations, design, construction, workplace standards, and asset management principles.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, presentation, facilitation, and executive reporting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.]

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-building facilities projects, workplace transformations, space consolidations, and occupancy planning efforts.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop solutions, and drive project execution.
• Provide expertise in space planning, workplace strategy, furniture programming, and portfolio optimization.
• Develop project plans, schedules, executive reporting, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage program risks, deliverables, and performance metrics.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Presentation

Facilitation

Executive reporting

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6 years experience OR 10 years total

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Worksite: CHQ, 400 N 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 and Deer Valley, 2124 W Cheryl Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85021

Contract Length: 12 months with possibility of extension

Schedule hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (Hybrid)

• Travel: Up to 10% within Arizona; primarily day trips.

Work Model: Hybrid; onsite every Tuesday and Thursday.

• Tuesday at CHQ and every other Thursday.
• Every other Thursday at Deer Valley.
• Additional onsite meetings as needed.

Travel: Up to 10% within Arizona; primarily day trips

Position Overview

• Strategic Program Planner supporting the Facilities Strategy & Planning Supervisor on high-visibility facilities, workplace strategy, and portfolio planning initiatives.
• Leads complex, multi-site programs focused on space utilization, occupancy planning, workplace improvements, and capital planning efforts.
• New contractor role has been created to support increased project demand and long-term planning initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead multi-building facilities projects, workplace transformations, space consolidations, and occupancy planning efforts.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop solutions, and drive project execution.
• Provide expertise in space planning, workplace strategy, furniture programming, and portfolio optimization.
• Develop project plans, schedules, executive reporting, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage program risks, deliverables, and performance metrics.

Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of relevant business, facilities, and/or project/program management experience; OR a combination of education and experience totaling ten (10) years.
• Advanced knowledge of facilities planning, workplace strategy, portfolio management, space planning, occupancy planning, and furniture programming.
• Experience independently leading complex, multi-building, cross-functional programs and initiatives.
• Strong understanding of facilities operations, design, construction, workplace standards, and asset management principles.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, presentation, facilitation, and executive reporting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred / Valuable Background

• PMP, CFM, FMP, Certified Interior Designer, or similar certifications.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Background supporting enterprise facilities, workplace transformation, or portfolio planning programs.