Workplace Strategy Manager

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview:

The Manager of Workplace Strategy is a New York City–based role and serves as a key support resource responsible for optimizing office environments and ensuring workspaces are effective and conducive to productivity. This position collaborates closely with the Director of Space Planning & Moves to implement strategic workplace solutions across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve in a lead role for space management analysis and reporting, working closely with the Design & Construction team to support all implementation and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate space planning activities and employee relocations, and update and maintain all space records for designated Paramount groups across multiple locations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of space planning strategies designed to maximize workspace efficiency and utilization.
• Meet with designated group point people to manage space assignments, office and workstation layouts, required miscellaneous renovations, relocation coordination, and all post move requirements.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, construction vendors, and furniture dealers. Develop dealer support services, including timely project quotes, specification writing, layouts, and related services.
• Collaborate and coordinate Design & Construction (D&C) activities with all Real Estate & Facilities staff as a critical means of achieving departmental synergy and delivering a high level of customer service.
• Develop and maintain solid rapport with Core Services regional staff; all Paramount point people; and IS&T, Telecom, Security, Production Technologies teams, and external vendors.
• Oversee the coordination of furniture, equipment, and IT requirements for all office moves.
• Maintain all space planning information within the space management database. Update the database weekly using information obtained from move sheets, promotional announcements, and Human Resources new hire and termination correspondence. Periodically perform physical verification of floor occupants to ensure data accuracy.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Interior Design, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 7 years of experience, with demonstrated expertise in space planning, office relocations, or facilities management.

Additional Qualifications
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated capability in communication and teamwork across cross functional groups.
• Highly detail oriented and organized, with a deep commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of the construction industry, including construction terminology, processes, and frameworks, with the ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work individually while skillfully managing multiple tasks and concurrent projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly developed motivational and organizational skills, combined with well-developed administrative capabilities, attention to detail, and consistent follow through.