WW Strategy & Operations Lead

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino seeks a strategic and operational partner to the WW Business Industries & Partnerships Director. You will drive execution across high-visibility programs and coordinate with Account Executives, Sales Finance, and the WW Strategic Initiatives Leader to ensure priorities are well-supported and effectively executed.

You will help shape global strategy, influence product and initiative investments, and ensure the team has tools and resources to stay ahead of market changes.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10+ years of proven experience leading highly visible, complex programs in matrixed organizations.
• Strong consultative skills, including success in facilitating strategic discussions with senior executives.
• Solid understanding of Enterprise Sales and using programs as strategic levers to influence sales outcomes and accelerate revenue growth.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to present complex information to leadership.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic and operational partner to the Director, helping drive execution across high-visibility initiatives, cross-functional programs, and leadership communications.
• Work closely with Account Executives, Sales Finance, and the WW Strategic Initiatives Leader to ensure priorities are well-supported, clearly communicated, and effectively executed.
• Ensure the team's priorities are clearly communicated and effectively executed.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Executive facilitation

Enterprise Sales

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don't just create products, they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Sales organization generates the revenue needed to fuel our ongoing development of products and services. This, in turn, enriches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our sales team is, in many ways, the face of Apple to our largest customers. In this highly visible individual contributor role, you will serve as a key partner to the WW Business Industries & Partnerships Director, an organization tasked with seeing around corners to identify what comes next for Apple in commercial markets. Your work is critical to ensuring the team continues to operate and deliver on all fronts, allowing the Director to scale and focus on what matters most. You will shape global strategy, influence product and initiative investments, and ensure the team has the tools and resources needed to stay ahead.

Description

In this role, you will act as a strategic and operational partner to the Director, helping drive execution across high-visibility initiatives, cross-functional programs, and leadership communications. You'll work closely with Account Executives, Sales Finance, and the WW Strategic Initiatives Leader to ensure the team's priorities are well-supported, clearly communicated, and effectively executed.

Minimum Qualifications

Approximately 10+ years of proven experience leading highly visible, complex, and cross-functional programs within matrixed organizations, demonstrating a track record of successful execution and impactful resultsStrong consultative skills, including demonstrated success in facilitating strategic discussion sessions with senior executives and their subject matter experts to drive alignment and achieve desired outcomesSolid understanding of Enterprise Sales best practices and a proven ability to leverage programs as strategic levers to influence sales outcomes and accelerate revenue growthExcellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information, build consensus across all organizational levels, and deliver high-impact presentations to leadershipDemonstrated ability to define clear success metrics, analyze data rigorously, and communicate program ROI effectively through data-driven insights and compelling narrativesBachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience navigating complex organizational structures and influencing senior leadership; demonstrates the ability to effectively navigate matrixed environments and build strong relationships with executives to drive strategic initiativesDeep understanding of the Apple ecosystem, including comprehensive knowledge of Apple's products, services, and go-to-market strategiesExperience with process optimization methodologies and tools, as well as implementation tools to enhance operational efficiency