Area Planning Manager 2 - USSE Area

About the role

This position helps plan facilities that provide Church members with places to worship, teach, learn, pray together, make and renew covenants, and receive sacred ordinances. Works with the Area Meetinghouse Facilities Manager to support effective planning for physical facility needs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supports the director for temporal affairs and area presidency to address area-specific needs by developing and recommending master plans and long-term strategies for Church facilities. Coordinates and forecasts budgets and schedules for future site acquisitions and the design and construction of new meetinghouses and additions. Provides guidance and counsel to mission presidents, stake presidents, and Area Seventy regarding current physical facilities policies and decisions.

Responsibilities

• In cooperation with the Director for Temporal Affairs and the Area Meetinghouse Facilities team, analyzes current and future facility needs across the Area.
• Develops master plans, budgets, and schedules, coordinates timelines for current and proposed projects and real estate transactions, and oversees the accuracy of planning data and systems.
• Participates in meetings with ecclesiastical leaders to develop and validate planning decisions.
• Communicates planning decisions and sensitive information to gain support, concurrence, and cooperation.
• Leads a team of employees and missionaries in evaluating planning challenges and developing simple, cost-effective solutions.
• Works with Global Meetinghouse Planning to ensure compliance with standards and approve local adaptations.
• Completes other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in business, finance, strategy, or a related field, with 10 years of experience in planning, management, finance, or a related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Exposure to multiple business functions and the ability to perform detailed technical analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
• Travel within the area as needed.
• Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.

Schedule

Full-time, regular position. Hybrid work arrangement based at 50 E North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Job ID: 378676 | Posted: 10/19/2026 | Application deadline: 11/02/2026