Occupancy Planner Lead - Corporate Real Estate

Job Opportunity: Occupancy Planner Lead

The Occupancy Planner Lead plays a crucial role in delivering best practices in Occupancy Planning & Management for Truist's real estate portfolio. This position serves as a leader for occupancy planning tasks, bringing industry insight and thought leadership to the team. The Occupancy Planner Lead acts as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and the broader real estate team, ensuring the effective management and optimization of Truist's workspace. This role will partner with business units to understand headcount forecasts, and deliver data-driven space solutions that align with organizational goals and teammate experience.

Lead occupancy planning activities across portfolio, ensuring efficient space utilization and alignment with business needs.

Develop short- and long-term occupancy strategies in coordination with HR, business units and real estate teams to implement comprehensive occupancy planning strategies.

Manage and mentor the Occupancy Planning team, fostering professional growth and ensuring optimal performance.

Drive hiring plans and staff training.

Manage and maintain occupancy planning tools, floor plans, and seating databases to ensure accuracy and usability.

Liaise with senior stakeholders to drive informed decision-making processes using data-driven insights and visualization tools.

Oversee complex space planning projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and efficient execution.

Ensure compliance with corporate guidelines, standards, sustainability objectives, and policies related to space utilization and management.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align occupancy planning with broader organizational goals.

Implement process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

7-15 years of experience in corporate real estate or facilities management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Extensive knowledge of occupancy planning principles, methodologies, and best practices.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Strong understanding of space planning concepts and workplace trends.

Proficiency in space management software and data analysis tools.

Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Project management certification (e.g., PMP).

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.