Senior Associate - Workplace Planning & Design Manager - New York Life : Job Details

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here, you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. Our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio extends beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, tackle meaningful challenges, and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always support each other—providing the flexibility and support to grow, reach new heights, and make an impact in others' lives.

You are our future, and we are committed to investing in you.

This role is a hybrid position, working in the New York Office from Tuesday to Thursday, with Monday and Friday as work-from-home days.

Role Overview:

What You'll Do:

• Communicate effectively with executive-level clients and individuals at all levels.
• Be detail-oriented, confident, and a self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
• Maintain a proactive, 'can-do' attitude with minimal information.
• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, self-awareness, and a strong work ethic.

Project Management:

• Manage external consultants including architects, engineers, project management firms, furniture, and IT vendors for projects ranging from demolition to move-in.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as Procurement, IT, and Accounts Payable.
• Oversee departmental renovations, including planning, schematic design, furniture procurement, layout, and project execution, as well as personnel relocations.
• Manage all NYL Facilities Design projects for various operations and business units.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and improve workplace protocols and contracts.

Monitor and Implement Corporate Space and Furniture Strategies:

• Collaborate with Procurement to develop space standards and cost-effective furniture contracts.

Budget and Project Tracking:

• Improve automated project management processes related to RFPs, purchase orders, contracts, and work orders to streamline procurement and accounting.

What You'll Bring:

• Highly motivated with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage upward and downward.
• Experience with IWMS or Spatial Data is a plus but not required.
• Strong presentation and visual communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting, and multitasking abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design with at least 10 years of professional experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Word, MS Projects, and Excel.

#LI-VL1#LI-HYBRID

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Base salary will be determined based on experience, skills, and location. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and may participate in incentive programs.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment. Click here to learn more about our benefits or visit our NYL Benefits Site .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed. Our core values of humanity and integrity guide us in supporting our employees and communities. Embracing diverse perspectives helps us serve families across all communities better. Click here to learn more about our leadership in this area.

Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, we are dedicated to community improvement through employee giving and volunteerism, supported by our Foundation. For more career opportunities, visit our Careers page at www.NewYorkLife.com .

Follow our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents lead the industry and impact communities.

Visit our Newsroom to learn how we evolve to meet clients' and employees' needs.

Job Requisition ID: 91789