Assoc Dir-Workplace Strategy and Design

Assoc Dir-Workplace Strategy and Design

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Experience managing or supporting projects within global real estate portfolios.
• Experience in workplace strategy, design, or sustainability-focused project implementation, with a solid track record of executing strategies within complex organizations.
• Expertise in strategic thinking, storytelling, and creative problem-solving.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership or people management, with an interest in growing into a direct managerial role.
• Background in sustainability, energy infrastructure, or environmental impact initiatives within the workplace or real estate sector.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams, with potential for future direct reports.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing workplace strategies to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency across our administrative and infrastructure assets.
• Conducting workplace research and analysis, focusing on emerging trends, user needs, and workplace innovations.
• Building and implementing KPIs and metrics to assess and improve workplace performance, aligning with business objectives.
• Collaborating closely with other global real estate teams, project teams, and strategic partners, ensuring the successful integration of workplace strategies in design and delivery.
• Leading the formulation of experience and design strategies, focusing on functionality, brand alignment, and user-centered design.
• Driving alignment with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, design firms, and cross-functional partners.
• Acting as a strategic advisor on trends in workplace and experience design, bringing innovative and business-critical insights to the table.
• Leading and overseeing a team focused on sustainability and energy infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability initiatives.
• Partnering with internal sustainability teams and external consultants to develop and implement energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and green building strategies across the workplace portfolio.
• Driving the integration of renewable energy solutions, smart building technologies, and sustainable workplace practices into real estate projects.
• Establishing and tracking sustainability performance metrics, ensuring data-driven decision-making for workplace and energy initiatives.
• Presenting sustainability and workplace strategy initiatives to senior leadership, making data-backed recommendations for long-term impact.
• Presenting strategy and vision to senior leadership, utilizing strong storytelling and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with design thinking principles and experience collaborating with design and architecture partners.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Excellent communication and business critical thinking skills, with a focus on strategic presentation for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate future workplace needs and design solutions that align with broader organizational goals.
• Skilled in articulating complex strategies in a clear, compelling way for executive presentations.
• Understanding of modern design principles, user-centered design, and functional space planning.
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction strategies.
• Strong ability to work with data and qualitative insights, conduct research, and apply analytical thinking to workplace strategy.
• Highly proficient in crafting tailored presentations for diverse audiences, from leadership to operational teams.