Senior Space and Occupancy Manager

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

As a Senior Space & Occupancy Manager, you will support the Real Estate & Workplace Solutions (REWS) team by providing strategic space utilization solutions that meet the needs of business units and the hybrid work model. You will report to the Director of Strategy & Ops and play a crucial role in managing space allocation and occupancy planning globally, working in a hybrid work model 3 days in the office based in Vancouver, Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Set and manage global standards, guidelines, and cadences for occupancy planning to optimize portfolio space allocation
• Oversee space data management, capacity tracking, and drawing integrity through designated IWMS and CAFM systems
• Manage vendor partners in executing global space planning, system maintenance, and occupancy strategies
• Translate business requirements into multi-scenario capacity plans, team neighborhood strategies, and stacking/blocking plans
• Develop, standardize, and continuously improve space and occupancy metrics
• Analyze space and occupancy performance, delivering actionable recommendations to optimize portfolio efficiency and reduce wasted space
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, People Experience, Real Estate, and Workplace Experience to align headcount forecasts and implement operational planning decisions

About you:

• Strong competencies in space and occupancy planning with the ability to communicate and engage across stakeholders
• Experience in managing global space utilization strategies and data
• Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with senior management and stakeholders
• Experience with IWMS and CAFM systems
• Experience implementing technical solutions for workplace challenges
• Analytical and familiar with headcount forecasting

Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in space and occupancy planning
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with teams
• Advanced proficiency in space management software and Excel
• Previous forecasting experience
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making

Pay Transparency - North America The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The pay ranges for this role in British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) are $133,500 - $186,400 CAD.

In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of paid sick time, company top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement benefits to regular full-time employees.