Apple Ads Space Planner

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gravitate in order to do their best work. We work every day to create products that enrich people’s lives. Our Apple Ads group makes it possible for people around the world to easily access informative and imaginative content on their devices while helping publishers and developers promote and monetize their work. If you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, and joining a team where we pride ourselves on being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job!

In this role, you’ll help drive and execute space planning strategies that support Apple Ads spaces globally. The work combines strategic thinking, operational rigor, and design sensibility. You’ll play a crucial role in projects within the spatial planning and seating strategy initiatives across our global footprint. This includes managing construction-related projects, coordinating with cross-functional partners, and ensuring design plans are implemented accurately and meet the needs of our teams.

You’ll also lead the development of programming and blocking plans for new spaces and work with senior leaders to create seating plans that reflect organizational requirements, team workflows, and business priorities.

• Developing headcount and occupancy forecasts adjusting plans as business needs and constraints evolve
• Coordinating and managing the logistics of seating moves, relocations, office updates, and location specific needs in partnership with cross functional partners
• Maintaining accurate up to date documentation of all floor plans, seating plans, and planning decisions across the portfolio
• Partnering with teams to assess evolving space needs and align them with long-term workplace strategy, balancing business requirements with team dynamics with discretion and diplomacy
• Ensuring projects and tasks stay on track by driving follow-ups, maintaining clear communication, and proactively raising blockers for resolution or escalation.
• Creating clear, compelling space plans that communicate vision and logistics to stakeholders across disciplines
• Crafting compelling Keynote presentations that clearly articulate space strategies and engage executive audiences while using data to support and drive decisions
• Supporting global initiatives by providing nuanced space insights and detailed execution plans tailored to regional needs
• Oversee Ads lockdown security access globally, ensuring confidentiality standards and operational security requirements are met

• 7-10 years of experience in space planning, workplace strategy, or real estate project management
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Apple Keynote, with demonstrated ability to communicate spatial strategies through clear, compelling, and well structured presentations
• Strong understanding of how physical environments influence team dynamics, collaboration, and workflows
• Comfort analyzing and synthesizing data to inform planning decisions, identify inconsistencies early, and proactively resolve issues
• A steady, solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to navigate competing priorities, perspectives and stakeholders with professionalism and clarity
• Demonstrated commitment to improving processes and tools with a focus on organization, efficiency, and scalability

• Strong strategic thinking skills, with an ability to make complex concepts into actionable recommendations
• A deep appreciation for Apple’s brand, values, and culture, with a drive to raise the bar on workplace experiences and design excellence
• Hands‑on problem solver who is comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a deep understanding of technology, engineering, product, and go to market workflows
• Experience partnering directly with senior leaders to shape outcomes and influence decision‑making
• Experience working with and supporting a global team
• Familiarity with workplace management platforms (e.g.,…