Worldwide Retail Programming Lead

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Discretionary RSU awards

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Comprehensive medical and dental care

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commissions

Relocation

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino seeks a WW Today at Apple Programming Manager to define the global vision and strategy for the Today at Apple in-store programming. You will shape a year-round content library and execution plan, partnering with production, creative, and internal engagement teams to deliver world-class programming at scale.

You will lead a team of strategists across worldwide and regional initiatives, ensure alignment with Retail priorities, and measure programming impact for senior leadership

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in programming, content strategy, or retail marketing.
• Demonstrated experience setting strategic vision and leading complex, cross-functional programs at a global or large-scale regional level.
• Proven people management experience with a track record of leading and growing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting strategy and recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the worldwide Today at Apple programming strategy and multi-year vision, ensuring alignment with Apple Retail business priorities and values.
• Own the annual programming plan and content library, including thematic pillars, creative direction, session cadence, and global frameworks for regional activation.
• Lead, develop, and grow a team of strategists, fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Serve as the primary WW Today at Apple partner to production, creative, and internal engagement teams, driving a seamless handoff from strategy to execution.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with key partners across Apple including Product Marketing, Marcom, Public Relations, Services, Store Operations, and regional teams.
• Establish and maintain reporting and measurement frameworks to evaluate programming effectiveness and customer impact, delivering insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Global experience

Job description

Apple in Cupertino seeks a WW Today at Apple Programming Manager to define the global vision and strategy for the Today at Apple in-store programming. You will shape a year-round content library and execution plan, partnering with production, creative, and internal engagement teams to deliver world-class programming at scale.

You will lead a team of strategists across worldwide and regional initiatives, ensure alignment with Retail priorities, and measure programming impact for senior leadership