Senior Space and Occupancy Manager

Description & Requirements

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.

Senior Space & Occupancy Manager

We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard. That's why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

The Challenge Ahead

Real Estate & Workplace Solutions (REWS) is focused on enabling our people to connect, create, and innovate through inclusive workplaces and experiences, wherever they work.

The Senior Space & Occupancy Manager will support REWS by providing strategic space utilization solutions that meet the needs of our business units and the hybrid work model. Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Ops, you will play a crucial role in managing space allocation and occupancy planning globally and work in a hybrid work model 3 days in office based in out of Vancouver, Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Set and manage global standards, guidelines, and cadences for occupancy planning (including stack plans, churn tracking, and vacancy reporting) to optimize portfolio space allocation
• Oversee space data management, capacity tracking, and drawing integrity through designated IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management Systems), CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) systems.
• Manage vendor partners in executing global space planning, system maintenance, and occupancy strategies. Potential direct management of one to two team members.
• Translate business requirements into multi-scenario capacity plans, team neighborhood strategies, and stacking/blocking plans; partner with site teams to ensure these models are operationally feasible and support studio project ramps.
• Develop, standardize, and continuously improve space and occupancy metrics (e.g., peak utilization, vacancy, sharing ratios).
• 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, assess portfolio capacity constraints, deliver monthly occupancy reporting, 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$133,500 - $186,400 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

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. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and long-term cash programs.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

General Information

Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 

Role ID

216695

Worker Type

Regular Employee

Studio/Department

People Experience & Workplaces

Work Model

Hybrid