Program Manager (Business Operations), Worldwide Sales & Operations Support

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a seasoned Program Manager (Business Operations) to lead global operations projects, coordinate with business and technical teams, and ensure timely, high-quality product readiness across B2C and B2B channels.

You will drive continuous improvement, implement AI/ML for pattern analysis, and manage day-to-day application support across IS&T and non-IS&T systems in a fast-paced, matrix environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS degree in Business, SCM, CS or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years as a program manager or team lead in global organizations.
• 5+ years expertise in Operations Order to Cash processes and systems.
• Familiarity with SAP ECC/S4 Hana or Operations planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a production support strategy prioritizing prevention through technology.
• Implement AI/ML to analyze patterns and drive roadmaps.
• Manage day-to-day sustaining support activities (L1/L2) for IS&T and Non-IS&T applications.
• Lead monthly cross-functional review boards and quarterly reviews at the application and process levels.
• Foster collaboration across organizations to enable continuous improvement.
• Drive data and process issue resolution through training and awareness.
• Incubate and innovate new technology and processes for efficient operations.

Skills

Program management

Global operations

Stakeholder management

AI/ML knowledge

Education

BA/BS/MS in Business or related field

Tools

SAP ECC/S4 Hana

Job description

Program Manager (Business Operations), Worldwide Sales & Operations Support

Sunnyvale, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, we believe new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.BPR: Supply Chain is part of IS&T and drives the technology behind Apple's global operations, sales, and supply chain. The team connects the systems that move products from factory to customer — bridging sales platforms with the operational infrastructure that keeps Apple running at scale and ensuring Apple's technology and business priorities move in lockstep.

Description

Apple Operations and Supply Chain delivers to customer promise with revolutionary precision, accuracy and at an immense scale. At the heart of that revolution precision, accuracy and scale are best in class processes and systems.As Support Program Manager you will be responsible for collaborating with business and technical teams to ensure Operations Systems are sustainable, scalable, achieve optimal performance and enable our functional business team to deliver Apple’s customer commitment. The BizOps Program Manager drives continuous improvement strategies across business processes and systems to launch products on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability for both Appleʼs B2C and B2B Channel.

Responsibilities

• Develop a production support strategy that prioritizes prevention through the utilization of technology.
• Implement AI/ML to analyze patterns and establish roadmaps for effective execution.
• Production Support - Manage the delivery of day-to-day sustaining support activities including L1/L2 Support for IS&T and Non-IS&T applications.
• These activities include, but are not limited to: (a) Incident Management (b) Downtime Management (c) Quarter End Support, (d) Quarterly Business Reviews, Monthly Reporting/Analytics and Leadership cadences.
• Develop a management system that fosters collaboration among organizations to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct monthly cross-functional review boards and quarterly review boards at the application and process levels.
• Incubate and innovate new technology & processes that focus on efficient ways of conducting activities.
• Drive down data and process issues through increased awareness and training.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or any Engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years as a program manager, or team lead in global organizations.
• 5+ years expertise in Operations Order to Cash process and systems.
• Familiarity with SAP ECC/S4 Hana or Operations planning tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading projects and driving change management strategies to improve end to end SDLC practices.
• Experience with Business Intelligence and AI/ML technologies applied to systems monitoring or predictive readiness.
• Understanding of O2C, B2C & B2B operations fulfillment processes.
• PMI/PMP certification preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master preferred.
• Certifications in SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA preferred.
• Excellent project management skills, experience working in a matrix organization.
• Proven Experience in working in both cross functional and global contexts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate at all organizational levels.
• Executive Presence - proven ability to effectively and succinctly present complex topics, initiatives, post mortem, proposals to a diverse leadership audience.
• Strong problem-solving techniques for issue resolution.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with our business partners on the status of systems issues and resolution strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills required to serve diverse customer base and deal effectively with escalating issues.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, high sense of urgency; thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced, global environments.

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 $140,700 and $268,400, 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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