Worldwide Quality Program Manager, Retail Customer Care

Worldwide Quality Program Manager, Retail Customer Care Austin, Texas, United States Corporate Functions 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.Here on the Apple Store Online team, we are responsible for Apple’s largest store. Our main goal is to deliver a magical, personal digital experience where customers can shop, buy and learn everything Apple, wherever they are. Each customer should feel like they are our only customer and our job is to set the bar for the experience they receive. To run such an extraordinary store, it takes extraordinary people, and we are looking for someone to help us do extraordinary things.The Worldwide Quality Program Manager will be a key driver of quality improvement initiatives within the Apple Retail Customer Care network. You will analyze and translate business trends and insights into actionable coaching strategies and programs while coordinating with global and regional business partners to implement and evaluate effectiveness. This role required a strong understanding of contact center operations, quality assurance methodologies, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. Description As a Worldwide Quality Program Manager, you drive continuous improvement across Apple's Retail Customer Care network by connecting quality data to coaching strategy and Specialist performance. You partner cross-functionally with global and regional teams to ensure consistency in how quality is measured, acted on, and improved at scale. Responsibilities Define and align quality priorities across the Worldwide RCC network Design and manage frameworks that connect coaching initiatives to performance outcomes Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership and regional partners Drive global consistency in quality evaluation standards and practices Partner with regional QPMs and functional leads to implement, calibrate, and iterate on quality evaluation programs Define and maintain globally consistent evaluation frameworks and standards across all RCC regions Analyze transcript and quality data at scale to identify behavioral trends, root causes, and coaching opportunities tied to business outcomes Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of experience in a quality assurance or program management role within a contact center or customer service environment. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global/virtual teams, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Preferred Qualifications Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal), with the ability to clearly communicate complex information to diverse audiences, including stakeholders at various levels. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions. Experience interpreting data to influence stakeholders. Proven track record in transactional quality assurance, utilizing methodologies like call scoring and audits, with knowledge of quality management frameworks (COPC, Six Sigma). Strong data visualization skills, with experience using tools like Tableau to identify trends and draw actionable conclusions. Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize effectively, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining strict confidentiality. 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 . Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple Inc.