Manager, Portfolio Delivery & Operations - G&A Solutions Engineering

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

G&A Solutions Engineering (GSE) is IS&T's dedicated technology partner for Apple's general and administrative functions — including people, finance, facilities, legal, and security. The team builds and delivers integrated technology solutions that keep these functions running efficiently and securely at global scale. GSE also works closely with business teams to develop custom tools that improve productivity and deliver greater automation and consistency across G&A operations at Apple. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Manager of Portfolio Delivery & Operations to play a critical role in driving strategy and execution across a complex, cross-functional portfolio set. This is an exciting position essential to the successful delivery of projects and to operational excellence across G&A solutions engineering applications globally. In this role, you will be at the heart of how we plan, deliver, and continuously improve the programs and operations that power our teams. Your work will directly impact how effectively Apple delivers on its most important commitments — and your contributions will truly make a difference.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in program management, portfolio management, or technical operations.
• At least 3 years leading cross-functional delivery at scale.
• 2+ years of managing project managers.
• Strong organizational skills; proven track record owning a portfolio of concurrent programs with competing priorities, complex dependencies, and diverse stakeholders.
• Experience synthesizing large datasets and ambiguous inputs into executive-ready summaries and recommendations.
• Experience managing budgets, resource plans, and headcount forecasts across multiple teams.
• Experience working with Agile and waterfall delivery methodologies; able to flex and adapt based on team and program needs.
• Experience in a technology company managing portfolios that span both software delivery and operational or infrastructure workstreams.
• Experience and strong proficiency with project and portfolio management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; equally effective in a working session with engineers as in an executive business review.
• Background in IT planning & operations, enterprise systems, or platform/product delivery.
• Familiarity with financial planning processes, including budget forecasting and variance analysis.
• Experience building or maturing a PMO or delivery operations function.
• PMP, CSM, or equivalent certifications.

Responsibilities

• Driving strategy and execution across a complex, cross-functional portfolio set.
• Ensuring successful delivery of projects and operational excellence across G&A solutions engineering applications globally.
• Planning, delivering, and continuously improving programs and operations.
• Managing budgets, resource plans, and headcount forecasts across multiple teams.
• Working with Agile and waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Managing portfolios that span both software delivery and operational or infrastructure workstreams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager