Organizational Program Manager

Summary

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.

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

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.

Responsibilities

Own the rhythm of business for senior engineering leadership — designing, facilitating, and continuously improving staff meetings, leadership syncs, and working groups with a focus on outcomes and follow-through Track and drive action items from leadership forums; surface blockers, escalate risks, and close commitments with accountability Lead end-to-end planning of quarterly business reviews, planning cycles, and offsites — owning narrative structure and ensuring each session drives meaningful decisions Establish a structured intake process for leadership priorities, triaging requests and keeping the org focused on highest-impact work Identify inefficiencies and design scalable, repeatable solutions; document and socialize frameworks for broad org adoption Lead headcount planning, fiscal budget management, space planning, and growth planning end-to-end — serving as the primary coordination point between engineering leadership, finance, and admin Translate headcount, engagement, and operational data into actionable insights for senior leaders Navigate complex, ambiguous organizational challenges with sound independent judgment Build trusted partnerships across Engineering, Finance, People, Learning & Development, and Communications to align priorities and drive coordinated execution Influence without authority — align teams with competing priorities and drive consensus on complex, multi-party decisions Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders — anticipating needs, preparing them for key conversations, and providing candid, well-reasoned perspectives Identify cultural gaps and org health signals through qualitative and quantitative sensing; translate findings into concrete programs spanning career development, engagement, manager effectiveness, and inclusion Own employee engagement programs end-to-end — setting measurable goals, tracking outcomes, and iterating based on data Own audience-tailored communication plans — town halls, leadership updates, team blogs, and internal documentation Partner with senior leaders on communications strategy; translate complex engineering and organizational topics into compelling content for audiences from ICs to executives