Organizational Program Manager, Apple Services Engineering
Apple Seattle, Washington, United States
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
The Organizational Program Manager will drive efficiency and build scalable processes while partnering with engineering leadership. They are responsible for owning complex programs end-to-end and providing data-driven insights to shape organizational strategy and culture.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 7–10 years of experience in program or operations management within a software engineering environment. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with a strong understanding of software development lifecycles and organizational data analysis.
Full description
Apple Services Engineering builds the products and services Apple's customers love — and helps the rest of Apple do the same. Our teams power Apple Music, Podcasts, TV+, App Store, iCloud, Commerce, Search & Recommendations, and much more.
Description
We're looking for a senior Organizational Program Manager to drive efficiency, build scalable processes, and partner with engineering leadership across a large engineering organization. You'll own complex programs end-to-end, bring data-driven insight to leadership decisions, and develop repeatable solutions that scale. You'll advise senior leaders on organizational strategy, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive the programs shaping the culture of the organization you support.
Below is a list of responsibilities including Business Operations & Planning, Cross-functional Leadership & Influence, and People, Culture & Communications.
Minimum Qualifications
7–10 years as a Chief of Staff, Senior Program Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or equivalent — with demonstrated end-to-end program ownership and strong autonomy Experience working directly with and influencing senior leaders in a software engineering organization Proven ability to drive programs with measurable outcomes — encompassing design, implementation, and iteration, not just execution support Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and how engineering teams are structured and operate Demonstrated ability to analyze organizational data and translate it into clear leadership recommendations Bachelor's degree or equivalent, relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience embedded in platform and infrastructure engineering organizations Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving alignment without direct authority History of designing scalable processes and frameworks — not just executing existing ones Experience mentoring or developing junior program managers or coordinators A true team player and trusted partner — someone who shows up for the broader org, collaborates generously, and always keeps the bigger picture in mind Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to build trust and work effectively across functions, levels, and global locations Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority work streams simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication; able to distill complex, ambiguous information into clear narratives for diverse audiences Experience planning large-scale events — offsites, town halls, leadership summits —including logistics and content Adaptable and composed through change; able to re-prioritize fluidly Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion Proficiency with Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Apple tools preferred
