Global Program Manager Apple

TN United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an International Program Manager to lead local and regional strategies in line with business objectives. This role emphasizes cultural awareness and strategic planning, requiring an excellent problem solver with strong business acumen. You will be responsible for developing partner programs, ensuring alignment with broader strategies, and driving program profitability while fostering relationships with stakeholders. Join a company that values holistic wellness and offers flexibility, allowing you to unleash your full potential in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Volunteering Days

Health and Wellness Program

Flexible Hours

Free Health Checks

Vitality Activities

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor finance and legal negotiations.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Formulate partner program plans in cooperation with management.
• Support new program implementations across countries and industries.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Cultural Awareness

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Job description

The International Program Manager – LifeTech (“IPM”) will be responsible for developing the strategy for local and regional programs in line with the BU business plan. They will formulate business objectives on new business volume, program profitability, and lease penetration rate.

You are:

• Able to bridge cultural boundaries and break down barriers
• Able to set strategy and adjust based on business conditions
• An excellent problem solver with strong business acumen
• Capable of creating connections with various offers DLL can bring to partners, including products and overlays

Find out more about how you can unleash your full potential at DLL.

All members enjoy:

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity
• Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, and vitality activities
• Flexible hours with the possibility to work from home
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Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

1. Formulate partner program plans in cooperation with GBU Management and Retail/Enablement Directors to determine resources aligned with sales management
2. Demonstrate leadership in executing programs and develop value-added products/services
3. Support new program implementations across countries and industries, managing expansion of existing programs
4. Act as the primary contact for partners, ensuring alignment with GBU strategy to optimize volume, P&L, penetration, and satisfaction; organize business review meetings
5. Develop and implement program strategies aligned with broader DLL strategies and other functions like Marketing, Finance, Legal, Sales, and Risk
6. Set and communicate sales targets per country and support sales activities
7. Monitor program performance KPIs and review projected performance regularly
8. Implement partner/vendor program plans, liaising with relevant functions and stakeholders, providing support and training
9. Understand partner/vendor strategies and identify areas for value addition and pain point improvements
10. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing DLL externally
11. Analyze program objectives and key results, providing market insights to relevant stakeholders

Measures of Success:

• Effective execution of business plan strategies
• Program profitability, penetration, growth, and customer satisfaction
• Persistence, resilience, and passion for delivering top performance
• Ability to navigate local/regional nuances
• Proactive, analytical, and a strong relationship builder
• Experience in vendor finance, credit/risk assessment, and legal negotiations
• Ability to work independently and in virtual, cross-cultural teams

DLL’s wellbeing initiatives focus on connecting, health, financial, and lifestyle balance, emphasizing the importance of holistic wellness for members.