Senior Director of Space Planning
Core
Lead Global Occupancy Planning to translate headcount forecasts and technical requirements into executable space allocation strategies for a global portfolio of offices, labs, and factories.
Role type
Senior Director, Space Planning
Builds
Global space allocation plans, occupancy forecasts, and transition strategies for multi-division defense technology sites.
Domain
Defense technology / Real Estate & Facilities
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupancy planning, space demand forecasting, portfolio optimization, transition planning, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, long-term portfolio strategy
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace environment experience, Southern California portfolio management, professional certifications (CoreNet, IFMA, AIA)
Technologies
IWMS, CAFM, stack planning tools, data analytics, scenario modeling
Responsibilities
Develop rolling 18–24 month space demand forecasts; Analyze adjacency requirements to foster collaboration; Execute large-scale occupancy transitions and change management; Lead and mentor the Space Planning team; Serve as a strategic advisor to business division leaders; Shape long-term portfolio strategy for global scaling
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & team management