AIML Strategy & Ops Analyst

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks an analytical Business Operations Analyst for the SWE Ops Infrastructure & Planning team in Cupertino.

You will drive strategic planning, budget forecasting, and cross-functional alignment with engineers, researchers, finance, and leadership to optimize resource allocation and execution against top priorities. The role emphasizes disciplined stewardship of financial and headcount resources, proactive forecasting, and vendor management, with a focus on reducing ambiguity and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business operations or similar in a high-tech environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical or quantitative field or equivalent.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional programs with structured operating rhythms.
• Experience with operational forecasting, annual planning cycles, and portfolio health metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, executive-ready storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Drive annual, quarterly, and ongoing strategic planning exercises with cross-functional leadership.
• Coordinate headcount tracking, budget forecasting, and vendor/procurement coordination.
• Build trust and manage dependencies across Finance, Operations, Legal, and Product teams.
• Establish operational rhythms and monitor initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Define and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting for portfolio health and milestones.

Skills

Business operations

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in analytical discipline

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Apple Inc. seeks an analytical Business Operations Analyst for the SWE Ops Infrastructure & Planning team in Cupertino.

You will drive strategic planning, budget forecasting, and cross-functional alignment with engineers, researchers, finance, and leadership to optimize resource allocation and execution against top priorities. The role emphasizes disciplined stewardship of financial and headcount resources, proactive forecasting, and vendor management, with a focus on reducing ambiguity and