Program Manager, HWE Operations, Planning and Operations

Apple • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

We’re looking for a sharp, execution-focused Program Manager to join Hardware
Engineering’s Operations team and take ownership of high-impact initiatives in
our resource management efforts, especially focused on labor and work spaces.
Our mission is to systematically enable and improve HWE’s business and
operational outcomes. That means building systems that scale, optimizing
processes, and using data to drive the right decisions. This is an amazing
opportunity to work with a passionate, tenacious team who make a direct impact
on Hardware Engineering’s ability to operate and develop products efficiently.

DESCRIPTION

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly from
problem to plan, and can influence outcomes without formal authority. You will
lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives at the intersection of business
operations and workplace strategy, using complex datasets to inform how the
organization plans for labor, space, and growth. You’ll partner closely with
stakeholders across functions to align business priorities with operational
strategies, ensuring the organization can scale efficiently while improving how
teams work and perform.

Requirements

• 5+ years of program management experience, ideally in fast-paced or high-growth environments.
• Proven experience driving multiple, complex programs with measurable business impact.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Drives clarity in ambiguous, complex environments by rapidly synthesizing information, aligning stakeholders, and resolving conflicts to maintain momentum across cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong background in analytics and data-driven problem-solving, with a history of leveraging datasets, metrics, and models to inform strategic decisions.
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of program management experience, including 2+ years in Labor Planning, Workplace Planning, or Business Intelligence.
• Experience operating in engineering environments, with an understanding of technical dependencies, development lifecycles, and cross-functional execution teams, translating technical requirements into effective resourcing, workplace strategy, and operational plans for hardware programs.
• Extensive expertise in analytics and data-driven strategy, with a proven track record of translating complex, multi-source datasets into actionable insights that drive high-impact business decisions.
• Proficiency with data visualization and business intelligence tools for analysis and reporting.
• Master’s degree, or equivalent experience.

What This Job Offers

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