Manager, Workplace Strategy & Occupancy Planning

Role Summary

The Manager, Workplace Strategy & Occupancy Planning is responsible for developing and implementing occupancy strategies to optimize workplace utilization and support Regeneron's growth. The role involves managing space planning processes, analyzing workplace data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives. The Manager oversees occupancy planning initiatives and leverages data analytics to provide actionable insights while focusing on employee experience and operational efficiency. This role is based at Global HQ in Tarrytown, NY, and requires onsite work four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term occupancy plans to align with organizational goals and workplace strategy.
• Manage space allocation and utilization processes, ensuring efficient use of office spaces and resources and maintaining space standards and policies.
• Collaborate with business units and leadership to understand their space requirements and propose solutions that support growth and productivity.
• Partner with the Associate Director, Occupancy Planning, to implement strategic workplace initiatives and monitor effectiveness.
• Continuously evaluate processes and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness in occupancy planning efforts.
• Support workplace change management initiatives.
• Analyze occupancy data, space utilization metrics, and employee feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate insights and support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with the Workplace Data Analytics team to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
• Monitor KPIs related to occupancy and workplace performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum of 8 years of experience in occupancy planning, space management, or workplace strategy roles.
• Preferred: Multi-campus, global, and laboratory occupancy planning experience.
• Preferred: Experience managing teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Preferred: Strong analytical skills with experience in workplace data analytics and reporting tools.
• Preferred: Proficiency in space planning software (e.g., AutoCAD, CAFM systems) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Preferred: Proficiency in change management.
• Preferred: Ability to build positive and professional relationships to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Preferred: Strong negotiation skills; ability to manage conflict constructively and effectively.
• Preferred: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and lead teams effectively.
• Preferred: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Analytical skills with experience in workplace data analytics and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in space planning software (AutoCAD, CAFM systems) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Change management.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder influence at all levels of the organization.
• Negotiation and conflict management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.