APAC Space Planning and Program Manager

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Singapore is seeking a Facilities Manager to optimize its corporate real estate portfolio across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate workplace planning and program management, with a proven record of success in managing large-scale operations of over 6,000 employees. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required, and familiarity with additional languages is preferred. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in real estate workplace planning or program management.
• Proven APAC regional exposure with experience across multiple countries.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale operations.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize the APAC corporate real estate portfolio.
• Develop and maintain space utilization dashboards and analyze trends.
• Build partnerships with senior leaders and external partners.

Skills

Real estate workplace planning

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or above

Job description

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.

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