Business Operations Program Manager — Software Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Medical and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks an experienced Business Operations Program Manager to partner with Software Engineering leadership. You will drive strategic priorities, budgeting, headcount management, and executive communications to align with company goals.

The role requires autonomy, sound judgment with sensitive data, and the ability to craft clear narratives for senior leaders. You will synthesize complex data, coordinate site planning, and lead operating cadences across

Qualifications

• Headcount planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and Finance on budgets and headcount allocations.
• Ability to communicate with executives and partners across Engineering, Recruiting, HR, Finance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership on annual operating budgets and headcount allocation.
• Coordinate headcount tracking, organizational structures, and data reconciliation for planning cycles.
• Monitor hiring velocity, attrition trends, and pipeline against targets with Recruiting and HR.
• Translate team growth and equipment needs into space plans and CapEx requests.
• Facilitate recurring operational reviews, leadership staff meetings, and action item tracking.
• Prepare executive communications, agendas, and post-event notes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive partnership

Analytical problem solving

Integrity and adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

Numbers/Excel

Keynote

Workday

Tableau

Job description

Business Operations Program Manager — Software Engineering

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple is seeking an experienced Business Operations Program Manager to work directly with Software Engineering leadership. In this role, you will serve as a trusted operational partner to Vice Presidents and leadership teams — driving strategic priorities, operational rigor, and organizational alignment.The ideal candidate operates with high autonomy, exercises sound judgment with sensitive information, and brings the professional demeanor required to engage with and influence senior leaders. You will bring structure, clarity, and consistency across headcount planning, budgeting, site strategy, and executive communications. You are equally adept at analyzing complex data and synthesizing high-level insights, leveraging modern and agentic AI tools to streamline workflows, scale planning, and enhance decision‑making.

Description

Strategic Business Planning & Resource Management- Partner with executive leadership and Finance on annual operating budgets, headcount allocation, and spend justifications.- Serve as the organization’s headcount partner: manage position tracking, organizational structures, and data reconciliation for planning cycles.- Collaborate with Recruiting and HR to monitor hiring velocity, attrition trends, and pipeline against targets.- Coordinate financial operations with Finance and Administrative teams, including purchase requisitions, contractor spend, and out-of-budget approvals.- Lead headcount allocation planning for employee growth and development programsStrategic Site & Space Planning- Partner with Engineering and Space Planning to define multi-year site plans and organizational growth footprints.- Translate team growth, laboratory requirements, and equipment needs into physical space plans and capital expenditure (CapEx) requests in partnership with Engineering and Space PlanningExecutive Communications & Operating Cadence- Facilitate recurring operational reviews and leadership staff meetings; track action items, distribute pass-down notes, and drive accountability across teams.- Produce key leadership forums and all-hands meetings: lead agenda planning, keynote design, speaker notes, live demo logistics, and post-event feedback.- Author organization‑wide communications and executive announcements aligned with organizational priorities.- Organize leadership off‑sites, leading agenda design, content collection, decision capture, and follow‑through.- Manage internal communication touchpoints, including team collaboration channels, documentation hubs, and recorded sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Cross‑functional leadership: Proven track record of leading complex operational programs and initiatives within fast‑paced technical organizations.
• Executive partnership: Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, challenge assumptions constructively, and communicate effectively with executives and partners across Engineering, Recruiting, HR, Finance, and Technical Program Management.
• Business planning and resource management: Hands‑on experience with headcount planning, position management, operational budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Executive communications and forums: Demonstrated experience owning narrative development, keynote presentations, and end‑to‑end logistics for high‑profile executive events (All‑Hands, leadership offsites, business reviews).
• Analytical problem solving: Strong critical thinking skills and acute attention to detail.
• Integrity and adaptability: High discretion handling confidential organizational data, paired with a collaborative, solution‑oriented mindset.
• 4+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, program management, or a related function supporting large‑scale technical organizations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Modern workflows: Proficient in leveraging agentic AI tools and modern productivity software to accelerate strategic planning, content generation, and analytical workflows.
• Tools: Advanced proficiency in Numbers or Excel. Hands‑on experience with Keynote and HRIS platforms (such as Workday) and business intelligence tools (Tableau or equivalent).
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $120,900 and $249,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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