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Apple WW Strategic Initiatives & Programs Manager in Cupertino, California
WW Strategic Initiatives & Programs Manager
Cupertino,California,United States
Sales and Business Development
Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don’t just create products —they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple’s Sales organization generates the revenue needed to fuel our ongoing development of products and services. This in turn, enriches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Our sales team, is in many ways, the face of Apple to our largest customers. Our WW Business Planning team is seeking an experienced Strategic Initiatives & Programs Manager to play a critical role in the development of strategic initiatives that support our global Education business. In this role, you will provide program and project management support to drive business decisions, working closely with senior leadership to ensure strategic imperatives are executed efficiently and effectively at scale. You will leverage your passion for education and forward-thinking influence to lead cross-functional teams, manage high-impact programs, and ensure alignment with WW Enterprise teams to help transform teaching and learning environments globally.
Description
In this role, you will: - Program manage key imperatives of our sales strategy from ideation to execution - Support the design, development, and implementation of strategic programs - Develop comprehensive program plans aligned with long-term business strategies and manage multiple projects simultaneously - Use project management tools to track progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies - Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and facilitate stakeholder meetings - Establish metrics to measure program effectiveness and regularly review performance for continuous improvement - Influence WW Education stakeholders across multiple geographies and organizations
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires minimum of 8+ years of related experience
Deep expertise in strategic planning and execution within the Education vertical
Strong analytical skills and passion for using data and insights to drive business decisions
Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results within deadlines
Outstanding communication and presentation-building (e.g., Keynote) skills
Proficiency in project management frameworks and tools (e.g., Wrike)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Background in Sales Operations, Sales Finance, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, or similar analytical/business intelligence field
Experience working with global teams to deliver complex initiatives across sales strategy and sales operations
Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-motivation
Ability to aggregate information from multiple sources to formulate a cohesive strategy or direction
Strong organization skills and attention to detail; Ability to prioritize, manage, and advance multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills, including the ability to quickly establish trust, credibility, and influence across a variety of cross-functional and multi-directional partners
Resilience, tenacity, and attention to detail
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $131,300 and $197,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: 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.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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