Job Details

Retail Readiness Program Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

Corporate Functions

Summary

Posted: May 30, 2025

Role Number: 200607062

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build 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. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

The worldwide Apple Retail Engagement & Marketing (REM) team defines, makes and delivers programs, campaigns, initiatives and experiences that help Apple Retail’s customers and teams discover, be inspired by, learn about and go further with Apple’s products and services, and does so in a manner that is true to our values.

The Apple Retail Business Planning and Program Management team sits at the center of Retail, supporting key pan-Retail programs. This team is responsible for connecting the strategies and plans across the teams, and for driving key initiatives forward.

Description

The Retail Readiness Program Manager sets the tone for best-in-class program management across the entire retail organization. In this role you will create detailed operational plans and programs to enable broad cross-functional teams to deliver excellence across all retail stores for all key moments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish a Plan of Record for key operational initiatives, and serve as a key partner for all major moments in Apple Stores.
- Ensure project deliverables are on track and systems are setup for flawless execution.
- Creatively problem solve while weighing implications, tracking critical milestones, and proposing changes.
- Build contingency plans and know when to escalate.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned readiness plans for all global moments.

Minimum Qualifications

• • 3+ years project/program management experience or equivalent in PMO, Readiness, Strategy, and Operations.
• • Experience managing relationships and working cross-functionally within global organizations.
• • Ability to understand and articulate the big picture, while maintaining exceptional attention to execution details.
• • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings with partners across multiple functions in an organization.
• • Excellent program management skills, with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience program managing broad cross-functional projects with high visibility and a retail stores focus. New Product Introduction experience is a plus.
• • Expertise in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities that drive operational excellence and efficiencies, and driving business growth through strategic insights.
• • Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple strategies, programs, and projects concurrently with deep attention to detail.
• • Ability to structure ambiguous problems into strategic, actionable plans.
• • Self driven with high agency to take a proactive role in problem solving and influencing project work-streams from end-to-end.
• • Experience successfully leading sophisticated programs, long-term roadmap creation, and retail focused commercial and seasonal campaigns. Retail Store leadership experience is a plus.
• • Demonstrates Apple's values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities

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 $107,300 and $161,300, 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 about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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