Program Manager - Space Planning Operations, Space Planning Operations

AWS Professional Services is looking for a results-driven Program Manager to lead space planning operations for a growing global workforce. In this role, youll own end-to-end execution - from seating allocation and office moves to process innovation that scales across multiple sites and teams. Youll partner closely with Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF), Human Resources (HR), and Recruiting to translate business needs into actionable workspace strategies. The right candidate dives deep into data, earns trust across stakeholder groups, and builds repeatable solutions that outlast any single project.

This role is based in Arlington, VA or New York City and requires regular on-site presence.

Key job responsibilities

• Own space planning operations for a global workforce, including seating allocation, office moves, and re-stacks across multiple sites
• Serve as the primary liaison between GREF, HR, and Recruiting - translating business requirements into clear, executable space plans
• Build and maintain detailed project plans with defined milestones, risk tracking, and regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Identify process gaps, design scalable solutions, and document them for repeatability across teams and locations
• Use data and utilization metrics to surface trends, inform prioritization, and drive decisions
• Manage cross-functional communications, ensuring stakeholders have timely, accurate information on project status and space changes
• Apply GREF policies consistently across all space planning decisions and day-to-day operations
• Take on additional projects as needed, bringing the same rigor and follow-through to each

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