Brazil Pedagogy Program Manager

Apple

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Pedagogy Program Manager will lead the learner experience for Apple Developer Academy programs in Brazil. The role manages the Academy ecosystem, including the Foundation program, the Academy program, postgraduate initiatives, and the alumni community. More than 1,000 learners are expected to participate in these programs each year. The manager works with Apple pedagogy, operations, and IT teams, as well as local partners, to support the vision of inspiring world-class developers through Challenge Based Learning. This is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in Brazil, with no relocation required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Brazil. The role requires extensive travel across Brazil and internationally, primarily to the United States, and frequent travel to Apple Developer Academy locations in Brazil. It does not manage Apple employees. The position leads postgraduate programs strategically and operationally, manages project plans and delivery quality, supports educators’ classroom practice, tracks learning evidence and program progress, and contributes to curriculum and teaching practices in Brazil and globally. It also manages relationships with university and project partners and internal Apple teams, while advising on local cultural sensitivities and future strategies.

Requirements

At least 7 years of project or program management experience with learning-related programs focused on app development or similar fields.
Experience navigating complex organizations and interacting with people at all levels, including leadership.
Expertise in the Challenge Based Learning framework.
Experience in team motivation, conflict facilitation, and individual mentoring.
Outstanding organizational skills.
High-quality execution, a self-starter mentality, ability to work independently, and comfort working remotely.
Experience managing external partners as an individual contributor.
Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Portuguese.
Availability to travel extensively across Brazil and internationally, primarily to the United States.
Strong understanding of and network within the developer landscape in Brazil and Latin America, from independent developers to organizational leaders.
Ability to analyze data and documentation and communicate key findings to various stakeholders.
Ability to influence partners and contractors to deliver consistently excellent results.
Must be legally authorized to work in Brazil.
Located in or near São Paulo, Campinas, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Manaus, Fortaleza, or Recife, due to frequent travel to Academy locations.
This role does not manage Apple employees.

Nice To Haves

Team management experience.
Experience with government reporting.
Proficiency in one or more Apple app development topics: coding, design, app business, or professional skills.
Prior participation in the Apple Developer Academy program.

Responsibilities

Lead all Academy postgraduate programs, both strategically and operationally.
Manage the Academy ecosystem project plan, ensuring timely execution and quality of the teaching and learning experience.
Track and report on the progress of each initiative, particularly postgraduate initiatives.
Provide pedagogical guidance to educators and help improve their classroom practices.
Collect, track, and monitor evidence of learning, pedagogical data, student stories, and program impressions for internal sharing and external audits.
Contribute to ongoing development of curriculum and classroom practices in Brazil and globally, especially regarding employability and workforce skills.
Assist the Apple pedagogy team in managing relationships with universities and project partners.
Manage relationships with internal Apple teams, including Operations, Developer Relations, Public Relations, Product Marketing, Education, and Government Affairs, as well as other departments that can add value to the program.
Advise the Apple pedagogy team on cultural sensitivities and future strategies, informed by local voices.
Manage external partners as an individual contributor and influence partners and contractors to deliver consistently excellent results.
Analyze data and documentation and communicate key findings to stakeholders.
Travel extensively across Brazil and internationally, primarily to the United States, and frequently to Apple Developer Academy locations in Brazil.