Program Manager, Global Strategic Alliances

Apple, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 184,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Education expense reimbursement

Relocation assistance (potential)

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Manager for Global Strategic Alliances to drive operational support across engagement campaigns. You will connect internal teams with external partners, manage timelines, and help scale programs with rigorous coordination.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, managing budgets, and drafting policy materials while leveraging data to optimize outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management or government affairs.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational execution of engagement campaigns and timelines.
• Coordinate briefings, events, and convenings with external partners.
• Track budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Draft policy materials and briefing documents for audiences.
• Maintain trackers and reporting for leadership alignment.
• Use data to measure performance and improve campaigns.
• Identify process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Program tracking tools

Budget tracking software

Job description

Program Manager, Global Strategic Alliances

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States Corporate Functions

The people here at Apple don't just create products — they create the kind of impact that's revolutionized entire industries. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. 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.Apple's Global Strategic Alliances team builds and sustains relationships with the organizations informing the public policy debates that matter most to Apple. Working at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and coalition-building, the team partners with think tanks, trade associations, and civil society groups to advance Apple's values and priorities across a broad range of issues.

Description

As a Program Manager on Apple’s Global Strategic Alliances team, you will provide operational and programmatic support across the team's engagement campaigns, serving as the connective tissue between internal teams and external partners. Your proven experience as a highly organized professional who can manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives end-to‑end while also contributing to the substance of partner engagement is vital to this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational execution of strategic engagement campaigns, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and logistics across internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate briefings, events, and convening with think tanks, trade associations, civil society organizations, and other policy partners.
• Track budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships supporting the team's programs.
• Draft and manage policy and background materials, briefing documents, and other collateral for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain program trackers and reporting to keep leadership and cross‑functional partners aligned on priorities and progress.
• Use data and reporting tools to measure program performance and identify opportunities to make engagement campaigns more effective, efficient, and scalable.
• Identify process improvements to help the team run engagement campaigns more efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or program/project management at an agency or in‑house managing multiple works teams and deadlines simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating events, briefings, or convenings involving external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and with distributed teams.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a record of building relationships, teams, and processes.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, or contracts.
• Experience with agile or iterative program design, and digital tools for program tracking and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to concisely summarize complex policy issues.
• Highly motivated self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Team player and willingness to pitch in when necessary.

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 $183,900 and $276,700, 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.

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• 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

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

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.