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ROLE TITLE: STRATEGIC OCCUPANCY PLANNER

Summary
To drive occupancy strategy development and implementation for med to high complexity site and campus locations across client's Regional portfolio, including managing the supply, capacity, demand, and vacancy in support of short term and long-term headcount projections. Within the geography, identify how much space is currently available, workplace strategy impact to overall demand, and what are projected space needs based on headcount forecast and business requirements by group.
This role seeks to optimize the global real estate portfolio through analyzing trends, recommending strategic actions and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. It will develop and maintain a governance model, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.
This role seeks to optimize the global real estate portfolio through analyzing trends, recommending strategic actions and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. It will develop and maintain a governance model, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
Analyze supply/demand data inputs to evaluate impacts of current and finance approved forecasted headcount and specialty space business requirements to incorporate into occupancy strategies
Analyzes portfolio and identifies opportunities to right-size space for all businesses within the existing and committed portfolio including validation of additional space requirements
Develops scenarios for migration stacking for medium to high complexity locations included with Portfolio Strategy Papers, Occupancy Plan of Record, and CRE initiatives
Plans and manages allocations by site, city, campus, metro for current and future state based on finance approved headcount forecast
Develops migration plans and sequencing of moves
Incorporates occupancy strategy into long-term strategy documents to clearly articulate impacts to city, campus, site,



and org-level allocations
Identifies optimization opportunities at city, campus, and site level
Regular engagement with Portfolio leaders to understand business requirements and customer insights to recommend occupancy strategy solution
Develop and maintain comprehensive portfolio optimization strategies that align real estate assets with client’s business objectives and financial targets across regional markets
Conduct portfolio-wide financial analysis including lease expiration schedules, occupancy cost benchmarking, and ROI assessments to identify consolidation, expansion, or divestment opportunities
Lead strategic portfolio reviews with senior leadership to present data-driven recommendations on site rationalization, market entry/exit strategies, and capital allocation priorities
Evaluate portfolio risks and opportunities including lease obligations, market conditions, and geographic footprint alignment with talent acquisition strategies
Create multi-year portfolio roadmaps that integrate workplace strategy initiatives, cost optimization targets, and business growth projections
Serve as the strategic liaison between Occupancy Planning and Project Management teams to ensure seamless translation of occupancy strategies into executable project plans
Provide Project Management teams with detailed space requirements, phasing plans, and occupancy targets to inform project scope, budget, and timeline development
Participate in project kick-off meetings and design charrettes to validate that project solutions align with approved occupancy strategies and portfolio objectives
Monitor project delivery milestones and provide occupancy-related guidance on stacking plans, adjacency requirements, and phasing sequences throughout project execution
Conduct post-occupancy reviews with Project Management to capture lessons learned and refine future occupancy planning methodologies
Provide insight and recommendations to optimize the portfolio based on internal demand and trends, through rebalancing within the existing portfolio, repurposing, acquisitions, or dispositions​
Evaluate the CRE portfolio strategy and determine best path to achieve optimal outcomes in alignment with goals​




Work closely with Portfolio Managers as well as Strategy leads from a Center of Expertise perspective to establish and maintain a global governance model driving consistency amongst the regional portfolio teams.​
Oversee the balancing of the supply and demand requirements – current and forecast –across business organizations, including identification of business risks and mitigation plans​
Ensure strong channels of communication between Business Intelligence, Global Business

Qualification/Experience/level
Initially responsible for Aerocity locations, followed by APO locations, and subsequently Circle and Zonal Offices. The role requires the ability to evaluate and recommend market-leading space management tools to support occupancy planning activities. This includes close coordination with individual building teams and, at a later stage, Circle FMs to support data collection, validation, and system uploads.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

📌 Strategic Occupancy Planner (India)
🏢 JLL
📍 India