Strategic Business Operations Manager

Apple Inc.

Cupertino (CA)

On-site

USD 121,000 - 249,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses or commissions

Relocation

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Business Operations Program Manager for Software Engineering in Cupertino. You will partner with senior leadership to drive strategic priorities, headcount planning, budgeting, site strategy, and executive communications.

The role requires autonomy, discretion, and the ability to influence executives across Engineering, Recruiting, HR, and Finance. You will manage multi-year site plans, CapEx requests, and cadence reviews, while producing executive materials and

Qualifications

Cross-functional leadership in complex operational programs.
Executive partnership with executives and partners across multiple functions.
Experience with headcount planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis.
Experience owning narrative development and event logistics for executive events.
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
High discretion handling confidential data with a collaborative mindset.
4+ years in business operations, strategy, program management, or related function.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic Business Planning & Resource Management: partner with execs on budgets, headcount, and spend justifications.
Headcount partner: manage position tracking, org structures, and data reconciliation.
Collaborate with Recruiting/HR to monitor hiring velocity and pipeline vs. targets.
Coordinate financial operations: requisitions, contractor spend, out-of-budget approvals.
Lead headcount allocation planning for growth and development programs.
Strategic Site & Space Planning: define multi-year site plans and growth footprints.
Translate team needs into space plans and CapEx requests with Engineering/Space Planning.
Executive Communications & Operating Cadence: facilitate reviews, track actions, and drive accountability.
Produce leadership forums: agenda design, demos, speaker notes, post-event feedback.
Author org-wide communications and executive announcements aligned with priorities.
Organize leadership off-sites: agenda/content/decision capture/follow-through.
Manage internal communications touchpoints and documentation hubs.