Organizational Program Manager, Apple Services Engineering

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Services Engineering in Seattle, WA is seeking a senior Organizational Program Manager to drive efficiency, build scalable processes, and partner with engineering leadership across a large org. You’ll own complex programs end-to-end and translate data into leadership decisions.

You’ll advise senior leaders on organizational strategy, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and shape programs spanning staffing, budgets, communications, and culture.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in roles like Chief of Staff/Senior Program Manager with end-to-end ownership.
• Experience influencing senior leaders in a software engineering organization.
• Proven ability to drive programs with measurable outcomes, from design to iteration.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and how engineering teams are structured.
• Ability to analyze organizational data and translate it into leadership recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the rhythm of business for senior engineering leadership, designing and improving staff meetings and leadership syncs.
• Track action items from leadership forums, surface blockers, elevate risks, and close commitments.
• Lead end-to-end planning of quarterly reviews, planning cycles, and offsites, driving meaningful decisions.
• Establish a structured intake process for leadership priorities and triage requests.
• Identify inefficiencies and design scalable, repeatable solutions; document frameworks for broad adoption.
• Lead headcount planning, fiscal budgeting, space planning, and growth planning across orgs.
• Translate headcount and engagement data into actionable leadership insights.
• Navigate complex organizational challenges with independent judgment.
• Build partnerships across Engineering, Finance, People, Learning & Development, and Communications.
• Influence without authority and align teams on multi-party decisions.
• Act as thought partner to senior leaders, preparing them for key conversations.
• Identify cultural gaps and org health signals; translate findings into programs on career development, engagement, and inclusion.
• Own employee engagement programs end-to-end with measurable goals and data-driven iteration.
• Own audience-specific communications plans (town halls, updates, blogs, internal docs).
• Partner with senior leaders on communications strategy; translate engineering topics for diverse audiences.

Skills

Senior stakeholder management

End-to-end program ownership

Data-driven decision making

Software development lifecycle

Analytical data translation

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Organizational Program Manager, Apple Services Engineering

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

Apple Services Engineering builds the products and services Apple's customers love — and helps the rest of Apple do the same. Our teams power Apple Music, Podcasts, TV+, App Store,iCloud, Commerce, Search & Recommendations, and much more.

Description

We're looking for a senior Organizational Program Manager to drive efficiency, build scalable processes, and partner with engineering leadership across a large engineering organization. You'll own complex programs end-to-end, bring data-driven insight to leadership decisions, and develop repeatable solutions that scale. You'll advise senior leaders on organizational strategy, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive the programs shaping the culture of the organization you support. Below is a list of responsibilities including Business Operations & Planning, Cross-functional Leadership & Influence, and People, Culture & Communications.

Responsibilities

• Own the rhythm of business for senior engineering leadership — designing, facilitating, and continuously improving staff meetings, leadership syncs, and working groups with a focus on outcomes and follow-through
• Track and drive action items from leadership forums; surface blockers, elevate risks, and close commitments with accountability
• Lead end-to-end planning of quarterly business reviews, planning cycles, and offsites — owning narrative structure and ensuring each session drives meaningful decisions
• Establish a structured intake process for leadership priorities, triaging requests and keeping the org focused on highest-impact work
• Identify inefficiencies and design scalable, repeatable solutions; document and socialize frameworks for broad org adoption
• Lead headcount planning, fiscal budget management, space planning, and growth planning end-to-end — serving as the primary coordination point between engineering leadership, finance, and admin
• Translate headcount, engagement, and operational data into actionable insights for senior leaders
• Navigate complex, ambiguous organizational challenges with sound independent judgment
• Build trusted partnerships across Engineering, Finance, People, Learning & Development, and Communications to align priorities and drive coordinated execution
• Influence without authority — align teams with competing priorities and drive consensus on complex, multi-party decisions
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders — anticipating needs, preparing them for key conversations, and providing candid, well-reasoned perspectives
• Identify cultural gaps and org health signals through qualitative and quantitative sensing; translate findings into concrete programs spanning career development, engagement, manager effectiveness, and inclusion
• Own employee engagement programs end-to-end — setting measurable goals, tracking outcomes, and iterating based on data
• Own audience-tailored communication plans — town halls, leadership updates, team blogs, and internal documentation
• Partner with senior leaders on communications strategy; translate complex engineering and organizational topics into compelling content for audiences from ICs to executives

Minimum Qualifications

• 7–10 years as a Chief of Staff, Senior Program Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or equivalent — with demonstrated end-to-end program ownership and strong autonomy
• Experience working directly with and influencing senior leaders in a software engineering organization
• Proven ability to drive programs with measurable outcomes — encompassing design, implementation, and iteration, not just execution support
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and how engineering teams are structured and operate
• Demonstrated ability to analyze organizational data and translate it into clear leadership recommendations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience embedded in platform and infrastructure engineering organizations
• Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving alignment without direct authority
• History of designing scalable processes and frameworks — not just executing existing ones
• Experience mentoring or developing junior program managers or coordinators
• A true team player and trusted partner — someone who shows up for the broader org, collaborates generously, and always keeps the bigger picture in mind
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and work effectively across functions, levels, and global locations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority work streams simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to distill complex, ambiguous information into clear narratives for diverse audiences
• Experience planning large-scale events — offsites, town halls, leadership summits —including logistics and content
• Adaptable and composed through change; able to re-prioritize fluidly
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion
• Proficiency with Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Apple tools 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 $126,600 and $241,900, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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