Project Manager, Channel Store Operations - Cork Graduate Programme 2027

Apple Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to support Wallet and Payment programs in Ireland, focusing on delivering cross-functional projects and maintaining program health. Based in Cork, you will gain exposure to global launches and the customer experience.

This 23-month program targets graduates with a 2:1 honours degree (BIS, BComm, Commerce or similar) and starts between June and mid-August 2027; applications close 30 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 honours degree in BIS, BComm, Commerce, or similar qualification.
• Strong customer experience focus and sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to use data and KPIs to identify needs and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the design, management and execution of key projects and initiatives.
• Work cross functionally with internal partners to develop meaningful and long-lasting relationships.
• Identify risks / bottlenecks and take ownership to resolve; initiate corrective action.
• Evaluate current business processes and identify opportunities to improve.
• Strive to ensure each customer experience exceeds expectations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Agile & waterfall

Education

2:1 honours BIS/BComm/Commerce

Job description

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Project Manager, Channel Store Operations - Cork Graduate Programme 2027

Cork, County Cork, Ireland Software and Services

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we build products and services people once couldn’t have envisioned - and now can’t imagine living without. Are you excited by the idea of making a real impact? Are you prepared to dream big? Then a career with Apple might be your dream job.Our team manages operational support of Wallet and Payment products ensuring a quality execution and best-in-class deployment at all points of interaction in our 3rd party channels. As we grow, we need to maintain operational excellence and monitor the program health consistently and efficiently.We are seeking a Graduate Project Manager to support operational work streams across programs. This role will provide you with exposure to launching and sustaining Wallet and Payment products globally developing a passion for the customer experience. Graduates of BIS, BComm, Commerce or other similar fields are of particular interest, however, if you feel you have the skills and background required, we would love to hear from you.

Description

Before applying, please note: applications will close at 6pm UK time on 30 October 2026. The start date for this program is negotiable between June to mid-August 2027 and the contract duration is 23 months.This role is for recent graduates (summer 2026) or final-year students graduating in summer 2027, who are based in Ireland, ideally Cork. We require a minimum 2:1 honours degree (Level 8) in BIS, BComm, Commerce, or other similar qualification. We’re sorry that we can’t consider applications outside of these criteria for this programme.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the design, management and execution of key projects and initiatives.
• Work cross functionally with internal partners to develop meaningful and long-lasting relationships
• Support project activitiesIdentify risks / bottleneck areas and take ownership to resolve; by initiating and implementing corrective action
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships, cross functionally within the organisationEvaluating current business processes and see opportunities to improve
• Strive to ensure each and every customer experience exceeds expectations

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 honours degree (Level 8) in BIS, BComm, Commerce, or other similar qualification.
• High level of integrity, passion, even an obsession on the customer experience and sense of urgency to “make things happen”
• Strong business acumen.
• Leverage data / key performance indicators / financial reports to identify and articulate business needs that require creative problem solving.
• You must be a great communicator, someone who can naturally foster trust and build strong business relationships.
• Able to deal with ambiguity and take keen interest in partner programs/channel management.
• Excellence and a keen eye for detail should be a habit. You should have have a very low tolerance for errors.
• Passion and experience in crafting exceptional customer experience’s
• Flexible and have an open working style, with an ability to quickly establish trust and credibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understand project management methods and tools, including agile and waterfall.

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