Senior Director of Space Planning

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead Occupancy Demand Forecasting: Partner closely with leaders across business divisions and G&A functions to develop and maintain rolling 18–24 month space demand forecasts.
• Drive Adjacency and Portfolio Optimization: Analyze complex adjacency requirements to foster collaboration, innovation, and operational efficiency across divisions.
• Own Transition Planning: Partner with Facilities Workplace, Design, and Construction teams to develop and execute detailed occupancy and construction plans, driving change management and phasing strategies that…
• Build and Lead a High-Performing Team: Lead, mentor, and grow the Space Planning team. Implement best-in-class tools, processes, and data-driven methodologies — including stack planning, utilization analytics, and…
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Alignment: Serve as a trusted advisor to business division leaders, G&A executives, and RE&F peers.
• Contribute to Long-Term Portfolio Strategy: Play a key role in shaping Anduril's portfolio as the company scales toward 10–12 million square feet globally, with heavy emphasis on the Southern California hub.

Job requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in space planning, occupancy planning, workplace strategy, or facilities planning, with at least 7 years in a leadership role managing complex, multi-building portfolios (2M+ sq ft…
• Demonstrated success in a fast-growing manufacturing, technology, or similarly dynamic multi-division organization, supporting R&D, industrial, and office environments.
• Strong ability to translate business forecasts and technical requirements into actionable space plans; proficiency with space management software (e.g., IWMS, CAFM, stack planning tools), data analytics, and scenario…
• Track record of building high-performing teams and influencing senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders in matrixed environments, with excellent facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience planning and executing large-scale moves and portfolio transformations in high-growth settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
• Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CoreNet, IFMA, AIA).