Regional Workplace Design Head - Vice President

London, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

Job Description

Join our team as a Workplace Design and Strategy Manager, where you will lead the creation of dynamic workspaces that reflect JPMorgan Chase's commitment to innovation and excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of workplace design and contribute to our global success.

As a Workplace Design and Strategy Manager within our Global Real Estate team, you will collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to develop and implement workplace design principles that align with our business objectives. That includes managing incoming and outgoing drawings of the contracted third party vendors and product suppliers, review of test-fits, plans and construction documents. Also you will Keep up to date with emerging trends and insights with regards to workplace strategy, design and best practices, including sustainability and green building best practices. You will play a key role in shaping environments that foster productivity and reflect our firm's values.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Global Design Head, external experts, and internal stakeholders to develop key workplace design principles and guidelines as well as leads the design process in partnership with Regional D&C project management to achieve JPMorgan Chase's workplace mission and guidelines, adhering to program schedules and budgets
• Maintains and publishes design, materials/finishes, furniture, and accessibility guidelines/policies as well as ensures regional or country-specific practices and regulations are reflected in designs
• Provides design support and guidance to project management by interfacing with external design teams to address and communicate design-related issues
• Understands Line of Business (LOB) models and functions to ensure design and planning align with business objectives; supports Regional Global Real Estate Management in LOB and management presentations and engagements
• Regularly evaluates current and proposed workplace strategies, coordinating with internal partners to ensure solutions meet evolving business demands
• Assists in developing migration and phasing plans, stack and block plans, test-fits, and data analysis related to user requirements
• Supports D&C project managers and sourcing teams in the design consultant procurement process, including scope of work establishment and selection panel participation. Also advises D&C project managers on the selection of finishes, furniture, and materials, ensuring alignment with JPMorgan Chase guidelines, maintainability, and budget considerations
• Supports the development of design scope and programming for alternative delivery models, such as flex offices for speed-to-market business models and design-build/principal contractor models for cost and delivery efficiency
• Establishes databases and metrics for actual space utilization and market trends, iterating design guidelines to enhance efficiency and design in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Manages design reporting and communication processes, including dashboard reporting and progress reports; assists in defining and managing global interior project space planning metrics
• Executes projects by supporting: D&C project managers in quality control and designer coordination as required by the project management team as well as assists in developing migration and phasing plans, stack and block plans, test-fits, and data analysis related to user requirements
  
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design along with a successful track record of managing all phases of corporate interiors projects and leading multiple complex projects at the same time
• Extensive work experience in commercial architecture, interior design, workplace planning and programming, building construction, life safety and building codes
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
• Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Strong understanding of system furniture and components
• Excellent working knowledge of the commercial furniture industry and related supply chain.
• Applied knowledge of and skills in utilizing AutoCAD software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project) and industry standard project management tools
• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects and ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability;
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills as well as excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Strong programming and space planning skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience in global corporate real estate or financial services.
• Knowledge of Revit, Sketch-up, Visio, and InDesign.
  
  

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.