Senior Cross-Functional AI/ML Programs Lead

Apple Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in New York, NY, is seeking a Senior Business Operations Program Manager to serve as the backbone for cross‑functional programs spanning AIML, Siri, Apps, and Legal.

You will orchestrate governance, timelines, executive reviews, and model access across multiple teams. The role requires strong program management, stakeholder communication, and the ability to surface risks and drive decisions in a fast‑moving environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Business Operations, Planning or Program Management with rising responsibility.
• Experience managing complex portfolios with cross‑team dependencies across time zones.
• Ability to translate legal and business considerations into actionable engineering briefs.
• Track record directing multi‑disciplinary teams toward shared program outcomes.
• Proficiency with productivity and AI tools to automate workflows and reduce manual effort.

Responsibilities

• Establish program frameworks, SOPs, and tracking across a global program.
• Lead real‑time status reporting for program health, contracts and readiness.
• Anticipate roadblocks in delivery, content rights validation, and model integration.
• Coordinate with Business leads on regional nuances and negotiation stages.
• Facilitate cross‑functional meetings and executive briefings.
• Drive action items and accountability across teams and leadership.

Skills

Program management

Global coordination

Executive communication

Legal and business requirements

AI tools & productivity software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Apple Inc. in New York, NY, is seeking a Senior Business Operations Program Manager to serve as the backbone for cross‑functional programs spanning AIML, Siri, Apps, and Legal.

You will orchestrate governance, timelines, executive reviews, and model access across multiple teams. The role requires strong program management, stakeholder communication, and the ability to surface risks and drive decisions in a fast‑moving environment.