Manager, Planning and Portfolio

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

Apple’s Planning and Portfolio Management Team provides planning and stewardship for a large portfolio of projects across the Retail organization. The team works closely with project managers, leadership, and other parts of Apple to create a strategic, synchronized plan that helps the Retail organization achieve its goals.

The role calls for a strategically minded, analytical, and excellent communicator who can demonstrate excellence in planning and portfolio management, lead a team of planning professionals, and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. The position is suited to someone who brings teams together and thrives in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in portfolio management, complex program management, strategic operations, or a combination of extensive portfolio/program management experience and leading retail operations.
• At least 3 years of experience leading teams through direct people management or large cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working with Engineering and technology teams.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, forecasting, and reporting methodologies.
• Ability to take initiative, foster trust, and build strong, productive relationships with cross-functional teams and partners.
• Experience leading executive-level strategic discussions.
• Strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and analytical ability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working effectively in a highly matrixed organization across time zones.
• Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification.
• BA/BS in Business Administration or a related field, or relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planning professionals.
• Balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Plan and steward a large portfolio of projects across the Retail organization.
• Work with project managers, leadership, and other Apple teams to craft a strategic, synchronized plan supporting Retail organization goals.
• Lead executive-level strategic discussions.
• Build productive relationships with cross-functional teams and partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed