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Director, Projects & Programs/ Retail & International People

AT Apple
Apple

Director, Projects & Programs/ Retail & International People

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200568771

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don't just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries! It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspire 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. As a leader in the Retail and International People leadership team, the Director, Programs and Projects will lead cross-functional work that impacts the employee experience across Retail, People, and other business areas. The successful candidate will have a consistent record in leading large-scale, initiatives while encouraging strong collaboration with People and Retail leadership, as well as other cross-functional teams across Apple. You will be responsible for overseeing several critical areas, including Retail Development Services, Retail Workforce Programs and Analytics, and the Retail People PMO. This role also oversees pan Apple programs including Career Experience and Global People Expansion. A strong understanding of people leadership, program and project management, and retail operations is crucial to drive initiatives that are in line with our culture and core values. Across each responsibility, our priorities include a focus on a flawless employee experience, enabling growth and development, inclusion and diversity, developing excellent leaders and strategic talent management.

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Description

You have a proven record of leading high-performing, cross-functional teams that consistently deliver. As a strategic and hands-on leader, you thrive in scaling initiatives while handling even the finest details. You excel at guiding dedicated, tenured teams to achieve their best, providing both structure and care. Senior leaders rely on you as a trusted partner, seeking your insights and support to achieve big goals. With a strong command of data, you shape strategy, drive planning, and increase impact. This role demands high attention to detail and a steadfast drive for results. You'll lead critical initiatives, collaborate across the organization, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. Above all, you must embody our culture, core values and work with compassion for others.
  • 15+ years of leading a portfolio of projects and programs
  • Superb verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience engaging effectively with high-level executives and partners
  • Able to lead resources optimally, balancing priorities to optimize outcomes
  • Experience with data, analytics and developing strategy based on quantitative analysis and qualitative assessment
  • A keen eye for identifying risks and issues that may negatively impact project delivery
  • Demonstrated expertise in the creation and delivery of presentations to a variety of audiences
  • Strong learning agility, ability to work effectively with existing processes while making the case for continued improvement
  • Outstanding communication skills; and ability to successfully work cross functionally to achieve goals
  • Experience navigating large, dynamic organizations
  • The ability to navigate ambiguity in a high stake, fast moving environment with efficiency, discretion, integrity and confidentiality
  • Bachelors Degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in global People function(s) (e.g., Business Partners, Learning and Development, Talent Strategies, Analytics, etc)
  • Experience partnering with global Retail and People teams;
  • Experience directing a team distributed globally
  • Exhibit a deeply curious mentality about new insights
  • Experience developing and orchestrating work focused on Talent, Development and Employee engagement.
  • Integrate findings with business metrics to build deep business insight for the HR team, proactively find opportunities across the business and People function and recommend programs and program enhancements. Ensure deep understanding of the purpose and impact of all ongoing change initiatives, both inside and outside of the People function for themselves, their team and business partners.

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 $249,800 and $400,000, 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.

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

More

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA, USA
Job ID: apple-200568771
Employment Type: Other

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