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Apple · 1 month ago

Hardware Engineering Planning & Operations Program Manager

positionAustin, Texas, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Apple is seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Program Manager to join their Hardware Engineering’s Operations team. The role involves taking ownership of high-impact initiatives in resource management, focusing on labor and vendor management to improve operational outcomes. The ideal candidate will design and implement systems for vendor management and streamline operational processes while providing data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

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Responsibilities

Design and scale data-driven resource-management processes, ensuring systems and workflows are resilient and transparent
Engage with cross-functional partners to drive consensus, define clear objectives, and manage competing tradeoffs within the vendor management and software space
Build, manage, and interpret complex datasets to surface trends, risks, and opportunities; translate data into actionable recommendations for cross-functional partners and senior leadership
Develop clear, concise leadership-ready communications that to drive data-driven decisions
Support vendor needs throughout the project lifecycle by aligning leaders and cross-functional partners around clear expectations
Lead end-to-end vendor operations, including outreach, onboarding processes, and ongoing coordination with cross-functional partners
Drive forecasting, scenario modeling, and capacity planning to support headcount and vendor strategy
Foster collaborative problem-solving across stakeholders with differing objectives, facilitating consensus and maintaining momentum in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments
Continuously improve processes and tooling, identifying automation opportunities and implementing scalable solutions to increase operational efficiency
Identify program risks early, escalate appropriately, develop mitigation strategies, and manage dependency graphs across vendors and internal teams

Qualification

Program managementData-driven decision-makingVendor managementBusiness intelligenceAnalytical skillsChange managementProcess automationWorkflow optimizationCommunicationRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience
5+ years of program management experience, ideally in fast-paced or high-growth environments
Experience in business intelligence (preferred), or in related areas such as labor planning, vendor management, or workforce planning
Strong background in analytics and data-driven problem-solving skills, with a history of leveraging datasets, metrics, and models to inform strategic decisions
Strong analytical skills with a track record of using data to inform decisions
Proven ability to lead enterprise programs, including planning and change management
Ability to break down large, ambiguous initiatives into clear, actionable plans and drive them to execution
Experience in requirements gathering and analytical scoping, performing deep-dive analyses, and delivering clear, insight-rich presentations to senior leaders
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams and leadership
Comfort with ambiguity and change in dynamic, high-growth environments

Preferred

Master's degree, or equivalent experience
8+ years of program management experience, with 2+ years experience in Labor Planning, Vendor Management, Workforce Planning, or Business Intelligence
Demonstrated understanding of key factors that drive resourcing needs for hardware development programs, and ability to work with engineering teams to bridge technical requirements with operational processes
Experience managing partner expectations and fostering strong, productive relationships across internal and external teams
Familiarity with compliance and governance requirements related to vendor management
Experience with process automation, workflow optimization, or tooling to scale vendor operations
Strong analytical experience with a passion for evidence- and data-based decision-making
Proficiency with data visualization and BI tools for analysis and reporting

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6998)
2024 (3766)
2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
2021 (4060)
2020 (3656)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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