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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 1 month ago

Workplace Strategist

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global firm committed to shaping a better future for clients, communities, and the planet. The Senior Workplace Strategist will implement design strategies for workplace projects, engage in stakeholder collaborations, and lead the development of workplace methodologies and toolkits.

ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design

Responsibilities

Workplace Strategy Development: contribute to the development of the robust workplace strategy practice at SOM

Data Research and Analysis: Analyze quantitative data from multiple sources and translate findings into meaningful insights for our clients

User Research and Stakeholder Engagement: Plan and perform user research and data collection activities, as well as create and help facilitate engaging stakeholder workshops

Scenario Planning, Space Planning and Utilization: Translate strategic insights into workplace programs, space types, and design guidelines that support diverse work styles. Develop future-state scenarios and workplace models to align with organizational growth and transformation. Develop space programs and actively participate in pre-design and programming phases of the projects

User Experience and Innovative Solutions: Develop and illustrate a range of relevant strategies for user experience, workplace, portfolio, and service and operational models that meet client objectives and can articulate trade-offs

Change Management: Help clients implement a positive change experience by developing engagement strategies and tailored communications to ensure lasting results

Actively leads a project team

Directly supervises, trains, and mentors team members

Engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews

Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge

Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures based in an understanding of the business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk

Qualification

Workplace StrategyData AnalysisChange ManagementUser ResearchSpace PlanningCommunication SkillsCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceAdobe Creative SuiteMiroExcelGoogle SheetsCADRevit

Required

Minimum 8 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities

Undergraduate or master's degree in architecture, interior design, design strategy, organizational development, or similar

Proficiency with data analysis, visualization and management specifically with regard to workplace performance data and survey data

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to translate complex analysis and recommendations into clear and compelling narratives through a variety of formats

Enthusiastic collaborator and ability to work across disciplines

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro as well as data analytic software such as Excel and Google Sheets. Familiarity with CAD and Revit

Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent command of fundamental communication design including composition, information graphics, and writing