Strategy and Program Operations Lead

Apple•Cupertino, CA

About The Position

Apple Information Security (AIS) develops services, systems, and tools that proactively mitigate security risks faced by Apple and our customers. Security is woven into the fabric of everything we do. We empower teams across the company, ensuring they innovate and create with security and privacy as a priority. AIS accomplishes this mission by leveraging data to drive security outcomes, pioneering security best practices and protocols, and enabling Apple and our partners to think about security holistically. As a result, we safeguard our business partners data and retain their trust. AIS is seeking a senior communications strategist to connect our global community through compelling, strategic communications. You'll develop and execute communication plans for executive and internal communications, and critical group projects — partnering with leaders across the organization to drive engagement, awareness, and deliver measurable business impact. The ideal candidate is a driver, doer, and collaborator who is strategic, proactive, and highly organized. They will bring strategic thinking, persuasive communication skills, collaborative approach, intellectual curiosity, and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. They bring a deep understanding of the transformation that AI and automation brings, and are able to demonstrate curiosity and proven results in weaving new technology into their practice. Success in this role depends on stakeholder management, leading through influence and ambiguity, and delivering results quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications, internal communications, or employee engagement, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
Experience in communication strategy, implementation, and analytics for professional services, legal, or people-related initiatives
Expert communication skills with proven ability to develop and execute multi-channel campaigns (emails, newsletters, websites, presentations, executive briefs) that translate vision into compelling, actionable messaging
Expert proficiency with communication platforms, presentation tools, and emerging technologies
Proven track record using storytelling to create compelling communications that drive engagement
Strong project management skills with ability to create timelines, manage milestones, and drive projects to completion independently or collaboratively
Proven ability to lead complex, high-impact communication initiatives and pivot strategies quickly when needed
Exceptional judgment in shaping communication methods and evaluation criteria for critical initiatives
Analytical mindset to ensure key data are collected, understood and acted upon appropriately
Experience interacting with and influencing all levels of management

Nice To Haves

Structured/analytical thinker with ability to review projects and identify process improvements
Experience supporting security organizations, internal service teams, or professional services organizations
Background in change management and organizational development
Experience with influencer marketing
Shown success in managing international campaigns and communications events
Experience with employee satisfaction measurement and using insights to drive strategy
Track record of building scalable communication frameworks and processes
Experience leading and developing communication professionals or cross-functional project teams
Deep understanding of the transformation that AI and automation brings
Curiosity and proven results in weaving new technology into their practice

Responsibilities

Develop and execute communication plans for executive and internal communications, and critical group projects
Partner with leaders across the organization to drive engagement, awareness, and deliver measurable business impact
Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Lead complex, high-impact communication initiatives
Pivot strategies quickly when needed
Shape communication methods and evaluation criteria for critical initiatives
Ensure key data are collected, understood and acted upon appropriately
Interact with and influence all levels of management
Identify process improvements
Support security organizations, internal service teams, or professional services organizations
Manage international campaigns and communications events
Use insights to drive strategy
Build scalable communication frameworks and processes
Lead and develop communication professionals or cross-functional project teams