Assoc Dir-Workplace Strategy and Design
Company | Verizon Communications |
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Location | Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA, New York, NY, USA |
Salary | $113500 – $198000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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.