Assoc Dir-Workplace Strategy and Design

About the position 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. 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. Nice-to-haves • 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. Benefits • Health and wellness benefits • Short term incentives • 401(k) Savings Plan • Stock incentive programs • Paid time off • Parental leave • Adoption assistance • Tuition assistance • Other incentives Apply tot his job Apply To this Job