Events Program Manager

Apple • Culver City, CA

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About The Position

In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and forward-thinking group that manages Apple’s retail stores, workplaces, and workplace services. We develop and run Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world. Apple's Conference + Event Services team serves as a heartbeat of connection, keeping the company united through best-in-class meetings, events, and productions. Our team manages and operates Campus Conference Center spaces, including conference rooms, premiere event spaces, and various indoor and outdoor event and multi-function spaces. We’re committed to delivering world-class experiences that bring our employees together, whether in person, or through hybrid gatherings, fostering a sense of community across Apple. We are seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who thrives in complexity, excels at connecting strategy to execution, and is passionate about improvement to join our team as an Events Program Manager to build and lead the Events program in our Culver City Campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of event and project management experience in fast, dynamic, customer-facing environments
• Experience managing the full event lifecycle, from strategic planning and budgeting to onsite execution and real-time problem solving
• Track record of sourcing, negotiating with, and managing external vendors
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to define scope and drive alignment
• Ability to adapt quickly, reprioritize under pressure, and communicate effectively through changing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to connect authentically with partners across all organizational levels
• Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to identify business gaps, recommend creative solutions, and develop actionable execution plans
• Advanced project management capabilities including metrics analysis, dependency management, risk assessment, and data-driven decision making
• Budget management skills with experience turning complex financial data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Presentation skills with experience preparing reports and presentations for leadership, cross-functional teams, and customers
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with natural curiosity to ask insightful questions and challenge the status quo when needed

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic development and growth of Apple’s Events program, driving the vision, operational frameworks, and standards that define best-in-class experiences.
• Lead parallel and independent work streams by establishing clear expectations and timelines for both customers and cross-functional partners.
• Provide high-touch customer service, maintain consistent and efficient communication across all channels, and navigate ambiguity to deliver cost-effective, operationally efficient outcomes.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to uphold Apple’s high creative standards, ensuring every event reflects exceptional attention to detail and design excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level