Senior Manager, Accessibility Policy & Initiatives

Apple • Cupertino, CA

14d

About The Position

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. At Apple, we work every day to create products that enrich people's lives. And on the Accessibility Policy & Initiatives team, we help amplify our company's products and Values.Apple's Accessibility Policy & Initiatives team drives culture supporting the needs of people with disabilities across a wide range of deliverables. Apple is looking for an experienced accessibility Senior Manager to support the development and execution of accessibility-related programs, projects, and initiatives. This role would help to advance strategic partnerships and external engagement around Apple's accessibility work. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to think creatively, strategically, and critically to identify opportunities that help elevate Apple Accessibility to internal and external audiences. You will also manage, support, and execute various overlapping projects through the following: strategy development, material development (e.g. briefings, speeches, talking points, etc), executive visibility and principal advance responsibilities, campaigns, cross-functional initiatives, and special projects.You should be self-motivated, an amazing team player, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, flexible, and adaptable. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in communications, public affairs, public relations, or related area
• Proven track record of development of communication strategies that support diverse audience bases
• Broad understanding of the disability landscape and policy trends, including the needs of communities and advocacy groups

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of accessibility strategy from a government, non-profit or corporate perspective; tech industry experience highly preferred
• Excellent written, oral, and editing skills with ability to craft a clear and concise narrative
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills with the ability to support the development of multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and foster productive partnerships
• Long-term strategy insight, including an ability to assess external opportunities for potential value
• Effective collaborator capable of driving consensus across teams and geographies
• Ability to quickly analyze information and pivot as necessary
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment under short timelines
• Self-starter who can demonstrate creative and critical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel 10-20% as needed

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to define strategic priorities for the work and growth of the team
• Support the development of external engagement and communications strategies for Accessibility to speak to a range of audiences including: customers, employees, media / influencers, government officials and other priority audiences
• Support the execution of the executive visibility strategy for Accessibility leadership — analyzing stakeholder needs and coordinating with key decision makers on potential positioning opportunities
• Support a coordinated communications, reporting and partner engagement strategy to increase awareness of Apple's accessibility impact
• Contribute to internal and external communications campaigns focused on national and global moments
• Develop messaging and talking points for public and closed-door engagements with a broad range of partners
• Coordinate with global colleagues in Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Government Affairs, Retail, Services, Inclusion & Diversity, Sales, Product Marketing, and other relevant teams across the business to drive outcomes on projects that reflect Accessibility priorities

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees