Strategic Planning & Operations Lead

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks an analytical Business Planning & Operations Lead for its SDS team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on coordinating planning activities, managing operations, and providing insights to enable informed decision making across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines structure with collaboration, excels at turning data into actions, and can drive efficiency and scalability across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Business Planning, Operations, Strategy, Finance, or related functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of executive-ready presentations.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Translate long-term SDS vision into strategic plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional programs across engineering, data science, and infrastructure teams.
• Establish operating cadences and track key initiatives for execution.
• Develop narratives and decision frameworks for senior leadership.

Skills

Strategy and planning

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Analytical storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Operations/Engineering/Management

Tools

Excel

SQL

ETL tools

Data warehousing

Python

Tableau

Job description

Apple seeks an analytical Business Planning & Operations Lead for its SDS team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on coordinating planning activities, managing operations, and providing insights to enable informed decision making across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines structure with collaboration, excels at turning data into actions, and can drive efficiency and scalability across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.