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John Scherer

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Senior Program Manager - Workplace Standards & Research at Microsoft
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

John is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft with over 10 years of experience in workplace strategy and real estate. He specializes in using data-driven insights to optimize global portfolios for Fortune 500 companies. He holds an MBA from IESE Business School and a LEED Green Associate certification.

With a background in architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, John has a keen eye for design and its impact on business. He is fluent in Spanish and has professional experience in Spain, reflecting a global perspective and appreciation for different cultures.

Unique fact: John spent a semester studying architecture in Buenos Aires, gaining a firsthand perspective on South American design and culture.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Program Manager - Workplace Standards & Research
Job Level
Middle
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Workplace Strategy
Leads workplace standards and research at Microsoft, speaks on panels, and follows industry events about the future of hybrid work.
Real Estate Optimization
Focuses on leveraging data, KPIs, and AI to understand portfolio utilization, reduce costs, and drive efficiency for large-scale real estate initiatives.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Senior Program Manager - Workplace Standards & Research
Microsoft
5-2021 - 8-2023
Global Workplace Strategist
Microsoft
12-2020 - 4-2021
Associate | Strategy Manager
Gensler
8-2018 - 12-2020
Strategy Manager
Gensler
6-2017 - 9-2017
Consultant, Capital Markets
CBRE España
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Education
2016 - 2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
IESE Business School
8-2006 - 5-2010
Bachelor's degree
Washington University in St. Louis
2006 - 2010
BA Architecture
Washington University in St. Louis
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