Job Details

VARITE is looking for a qualified Work Location Strategist in San Jose, CA.

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
An American computer software company that offers a wide range of programs from web design tools, photo manipulation and vector creation, through video/audio editing, mobile app development, print layout and animation software.

WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title: Work Location Strategist
Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid - 2/3 days onsite)
Contract Duration: 7 months
Pay Rate Range: $55.00/hr. to $59.85/hr. on W2

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Work Location Strategy Development & Planning

• Partner with hiring manager to support development of work location strategies aligned to business growth, workforce planning, and organizational priorities.
• Analyze portfolio, utilization trends, and business requirements to inform recommendations.
• Support development of business cases, financial analyses, and ROI projections for location decisions.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and trade-offs associated with location strategy decisions.

2. Strategy Execution & Project Management

• Lead day-to-day execution of approved work location strategy initiatives, (strategic location recommendations and POV's)
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Track milestones and cross-functional deliverables to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

3. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Facilitate planning workshops and stakeholder working sessions to gather requirements and validate assumptions.
• Prepare executive-ready materials for governance reviews and decision forums.

4. Change & Implementation Support

• Ensure stakeholders are informed, prepared, and aligned throughout execution.

Skills:
Core capabilities:

• Strong project and program management skills with experience managing cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to translate mass quantities of data into a strategic recommendation.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with comfort interpreting data and supporting business cases.
• Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal).

Collaboration & Influence

• Ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholders and functional teams.
• Skilled at facilitating discussions and driving alignment.
• Proactive in identifying risks and resolving issues.
• High emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, typically in Business Administration/Organizational Strategy Real Estate / Facilities / Workplace Management/ Economics/ Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in workplace strategy, location strategy or other strategic role in real estate.
• Experience supporting portfolio planning, location strategy, or workplace transformation initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with governance processes and executive-level reporting a plus.

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BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.