Planning and Portfolio Manager, Apple Store Online

Planning and Portfolio Manager, Apple Store Online Cupertino, California, 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 Planning and Portfolio Management Team provides planning and stewardship of a large portfolio of projects across the Retail organization. We work closely with project managers, leadership and other parts of Apple to craft a strategic, synchronized plan that helps the Retail Organization realize its goals. If you are someone who has demonstrated excellence in bringing teams together and love working in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Description We are looking for someone who has demonstrated excellence in planning and portfolio management. The ideal person will be able to effectively lead a team of planning professionals and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. You are strategically minded, an excellent communicator, and analytical. Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of planning professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence Own the strategic planning and stewardship of a large, complex portfolio of projects across the Retail organization, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities Proactively identify risks, conflicts, and dependencies across the portfolio before they become blockers – bringing solutions to maximize throughput and business benefit. Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and frameworks, designing systems that are resilient, scalable, and built to flex with ambiguity. Develop and deliver quantitative insights on the health, performance, and progress of the portfolio – enabling data‑driven decision making while evolving reporting into forward‑looking, predictive portfolio intelligence. Champion a dynamic and adaptive planning approach that keeps pace with the evolving needs of the Retail organization Minimum Qualifications 7+ years managing large, dynamic project portfolios 3+ years leading a portfolio management, planning or PMO team Experience working with Engineering and technology teams Strong understanding of data analysis, forecasting and reporting methodologies Proven ability to take initiative, foster trust and build strong, productive relationships, with cross‑functional teams and partners Experience leading executive level strategic discussions Preferred Qualifications Experience working effectively in a highly‑matrixed organization across timezones Preferred project management professional (PMP) or portfolio management professional (PfMP) certification BA/BS in Business Administration or related field or relevant professional experience Compensation and Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $155,700 and $280,300, 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. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Accessibility At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace. Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants. 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