Job Details

Worldwide Business Planning Program Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

Sales and Business Development

Summary

Posted: Aug 19, 2025

Weekly Hours: 5

Role Number: 200616642-0836

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.

Our Worldwide Sales Business Planning team is dedicated to developing strategies, programs, tools, and processes that empower the business to drive sales, enhance the customer experience, and innovate our leadership and support approach for thousands of employees globally. The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in optimizing operational efficiencies and ensuring consistency across our global sales programs. This individual will be responsible for overseeing and implementing programs at scale, providing data-driven insights, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve key business objectives. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a proven track record of success in pitching to senior leaders, program management, sales operations, and data analysis.

Description

In this role, you will:

• Understand the organization’s objectives and manage a substantial portion of its current work portfolio.
• Be proactive and bring new perspectives to our focus areas to effectively scale and optimize programs globally.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment, with a flexible and adaptable attitude.
• Execute programs at scale by standardizing programmatic elements and identifying operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve goals, including strong program and project management of complex issues.
• Manage and communicate progress toward deliverables as needed to ensure successful, timely program completion.
• Document program strategy and objectives.
• Develop and maintain a detailed plan to monitor and track all program elements.
• Bring ‘outside the box’ thinking to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Provide top-level, actionable insights into the performance of various Business Planning programs throughout their lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years leading programs in highly matrixed environments

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Background in program and project management, with a strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into compelling key insights

• Proficient in driving action through collaboration and proactivity, cultivating strong relationships, and influencing stakeholders for optimal outcomes

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly, and solve problems creatively

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a corporate environment and partnering with senior leaders

• Proven ability to balance multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously and prioritize when stakeholders have conflicting needs

• Strong networking skills and proven track record of building relationships in complex organizational structures

Pay & Benefits

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 $137,900 and $207,300, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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