Strategic Programs Lead: M&A & Cross-Functional Ops

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU awards

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive operational excellence across the Apps organization. You will lead cross-functional programs spanning Corporate Development, People Operations, Resource Planning, and Financial Coordination.

You’ll own complex programs end-to-end, build scalable dashboards, and advise senior leaders. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, risk management, and effective collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Program Management, Chief of Staff, Product/Business Operations, or Organizational/Financial Planning experience with increasing operational responsibility and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience managing end-to-end resource planning or fiscal budgeting across engineering, product, or technology organizations.
• Experience supporting M&A, Corporate Development, or organizational integration initiatives (e.g., diligence coordination, operational workstreams, new team onboarding planning).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze organizational and financial data, build tracking models/dashboards, and translate insights into actionable leadership recommendations.
• Proficiency with modern productivity and AI tools, using automation to drive workflow efficiencies and reduce manual overhead.

Responsibilities

• Own complex programs end-to-end, using data-driven insights and scalable, automated solutions to advise senior leaders and shape the operational rhythm of the Apps organization.
• Bridge Apps and Corporate Development on M&A and Partnerships, leading target identification, due diligence, onsite logistics, and integration of acquired teams.
• Own resource planning, fiscal budgeting, and org growth strategy, and build dashboards for transparent, scalable planning.

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

The Apps team is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive operational excellence, build scalable frameworks, and advise leadership across the organization. This role leads critical cross-functional programs spanning Corporate Development & M&A, People Operations, Resource Planning, and Financial Coordination.

Description

We're looking for a strategic Senior Program Manager with deep experience in organizational operations, cross-functional program leadership, and business planning.You'll own complex programs end-to-end, using data-driven insights and scalable, automated solutions to advise senior leaders, align cross-functional stakeholders, and shape the operational rhythm of the Apps organization.A core focus is serving as the primary Program Manager bridging Apps and Corporate Development on M&A and Partnerships, leading target identification, due diligence, onsite logistics, and integration of acquired teams.You'll also own resource planning, fiscal budgeting, and org growth strategy, streamlining financial processes across Engineering, Finance, Business, People, and Admin, and building dashboards that make resource planning transparent and scalable.You'll modernize workflows with modern tooling and AI to cut friction and automate tracking, while proactively managing risks and dependencies across workstreams.Success here means balancing granular detail with big-picture strategy, leading through influence rather than authority, and acting as a trusted partner across Apps.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of Program Management, Chief of Staff, Product/Business Operations, or Organizational/Financial Planning experience, with increasing operational responsibility and cross-functional leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end resource planning or fiscal budgeting across engineering, product, or technology organizations.
• Experience supporting M&A, Corporate Development, or organizational integration initiatives (e.g., diligence coordination, operational workstreams, new team onboarding planning).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze organizational and financial data, build clear tracking models/dashboards, and translate insights into actionable leadership recommendations.
• Proficiency with modern productivity and AI tools, using automation to drive workflow efficiencies and reduce manual overhead.

Preferred Qualifications

• You have a solid track record of leading multiple complex, cross-functional projects.
• You demonstrate a sense of urgency and ownership to drive issues to completion.
• You are comfortable navigating ambiguous, fast-moving organizational challenges with sound independent judgment.
• You have proven experience building, optimizing, and scaling dashboards and reporting tools for resource planning, tracking, and operational analytics in partnership with Recruiting, People, and Finance.
• You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to distill complex information into clear narratives and executive presentations.
• You hold the highest level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential organizational, headcount, and M&A data.
• You are familiar with metrics, operations, and the full software product lifecycle.
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills and executive presence, with a proven ability to build trust across functions, levels, and global locations.
• You demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, detail orientation, and a track record of managing multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously.

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 $175,500 and $263,800, 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

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