APAC Space Planning and Program Manager

About the team The candidate will be part of the Facilities Management team within Real Estate and Facilities (REF), APAC and will report to the Regional REF Manager. This role requires a professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment, exhibits exceptional attention to detail, and provides strong leadership in management of real estate planning operations and projects in the APAC region. Strategic Portfolio Management: Own and optimize the APAC corporate real estate portfolio (offices, hubs, flexible spaces), balancing location strategy, seating demands, and long‐term business priorities. Data‐Driven Planning: Develop and maintain regional space utilization dashboards, analyze occupancy and growth trends, and deliver actionable recommendations that improve efficiency and employee experience. Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership: Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders, cross‐functional teams (HR, Finance, Workplace, IT), and external partners (landlords, brokers, vendors) to drive alignment, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure operational excellence. Program Delivery: Anticipate and remove blockers in workflows, systems, and cross‐border processes; design and execute solutions in partnership with business and support teams. Cross‐Regional Engagement: Lead or support large‐scale initiatives such as workplace transformation projects, APAC leadership workshops, and global cross‐regional programs, providing program management and multilingual interpretation. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or above. 1+ years of experience in real estate workplace planning or program management in the technology industry. Proven APAC regional exposure (≥1 year), with experience coordinating across multiple countries. Demonstrated success managing large‐scale operations (≥6,000 employees), with measurable impact on service quality, compliance, and efficiency. Cross‐functional career experience across at least two functions (e.g., real estate, finance, operations, workplace, program management) with a record of driving business outcomes. Proficiency in English and Mandarin, with the ability to conduct executive‐level communication across the APAC region, since you will be cooperating with stakeholders from China market. Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to travel as required by business needs. Proficiency in Korean or Japanese, due to coverage of Korea and Japan market. Job Information About Us Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us. Diversity & Inclusion ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. #J-18808-Ljbffr