Strategy & Operations Leader, Data Solutions

Apple Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an analytical and proactive Business Planning & Operations Lead for the Strategic Data Solutions (SDS) team in Austin, TX.

You will coordinate planning activities, manage business operations, and deliver insights and processes to enable informed leadership decisions. The role focuses on translating vision into measurable strategic plans, managing cross-functional programs, and driving organizational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years in business planning, operations, strategy, or related roles.
• Strong ethics, executive-ready communication, and collaborative mindset.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, or vendor management.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights for leaders.

Responsibilities

• Translate long-term SDS vision into clear strategic plans with measurable outcomes.
• Establish operating cadences and coordinate cross-functional programs across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, prioritization, and delivery.
• Develop executive-ready narratives and decision frameworks for leadership.
• Create metrics, dashboards, and reporting to monitor health and progress.
• Lead cross-functional projects with timelines, risks, and communications.
• Oversee forecasting, vendor relationships, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Manage headcount and resource planning with Finance, HR, and Recruiting.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Cross-functional Leadership

Budgeting & Forecasting

Data-driven decision making

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL

ETL tools

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking an analytical and proactive Business Planning & Operations Lead for the Strategic Data Solutions (SDS) team in Austin, TX.

You will coordinate planning activities, manage business operations, and deliver insights and processes to enable informed leadership decisions. The role focuses on translating vision into measurable strategic plans, managing cross-functional programs, and driving organizational efficiency.