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The Worldwide Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) team is seeking an experienced people leader to manage a team of individual contributors leading a portfolio with direct impact on Apple's Retail Fulfillment Operations and customer experience. This role sits within the RFO portfolio and focuses specifically on Apple's Trade-In, Affordability, and Payments programs across Online and Retail Stores worldwide.

The Manager will own the end-to-end portfolio functional and technical - from partnering on strategy development, roadmap planning through execution and successful adoption of new solutions. This leader will partner with RFO Business, Retail, Commercial & Procurement, Logistics, AppleCare, and IS&T to deliver scalable, best-in-class experiences, and will coach and empower a team of solution engineers and program managers to execute the long-term vision for the Trade-In, Affordability, and Payments platform while embodying the values of WW Operations BPR.

Description

This is a portfolio and program management leadership role at the intersection of innovation and operational delivery. The Manager is responsible for driving program innovation across three interconnected domains - Trade-In, Affordability, and Payments - shaping the long-term roadmap, and ensuring end-to-end delivery of solutions that are adopted successfully across Online and Retail stores worldwide. Success in this role requires domain knowledge of reverse supply chain operations, market knowledge of affordability programs (including financing, installment plans, and carrier affordability options), and payment platforms as they intersect with supply chain and product shipments.

The RFO portfolio this role oversees spans Trade-In program innovation and market expansion, device grading and diagnostics, reverse logistics optimization, affordability program development and expansion, and payment platform delivery and operations. This role works closely with Retail Online and physical store teams, Logistics, Commercial & Procurement, Apple Payment Services Group, Apple Services, and AppleCare.","responsibilities":"Own and develop the Trade-In, Affordability, and Payments program roadmap - including multi-year capability planning, new features, market expansion, project execution, and day-to-day operations

Drive large-scale, multi-year, multi-$M capital project roadmaps that improve Apple's long-term capabilities and scale business processes

Present, defend, and influence supply chain capability and technology roadmaps to Apple's senior executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Collaborate with internal engineering and business teams to design and deliver comprehensive solutions across Trade-In, affordability, and payments - including support and execution of financing options, installment plans, and carrier partnership initiatives

Manage programs and software development lifecycles across global cross-functional teams - both technical and functional - adjusting communication and messaging for the intended audience

Deploy portfolio management best practices, phase gate review, and reporting structure to deliver portfolio

Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop a team of individual contributors as direct reports

Define and implement KPIs to measure portfolio success and team performance

Partner with NPI teams to ensure Trade-In, affordability, and payments readiness for new product launches

Adopt and implement emerging technologies - including AI/ML capabilities and their operational applications - to drive innovation across the portfolio

Manage escalations - quickly assess issues, develop root cause analysis, and drive resolution

Drive change management effectively within a matrixed, global organization

Continuously assess Trade-In, affordability, and payments processes for improvement and innovation opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience owning Trade-In, device buyback, refurbishment, or circular economy programs end-to-end

Experience with consumer financing, installment plans, or carrier affordability programs in a retail or eCommerce context

Experience working with payments partners; knowledge of authorization, capture, fraud/risk frameworks, or payment method expansion

Familiarity with Apple Retail programs including Trade-In, Ship to Home, APU, and IDL

Knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems

Experience in consumer electronics, high-tech, or retail industries

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; (Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or Technology, or related field)

8+ years of progressive experience in program management, retail operations, supply chain, or fulfillment, with a minimum of 3 years managing people

Familiarity with Trade-In, buyback, reverse logistics, or related fulfillment programs - with an understanding of key operational touchpoints such as device grading, credit issuance, or downstream disposition

Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional programs from concept through delivery in a global environment

Strong understanding of eCommerce fulfillment, logistics operations, and supporting systems

Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt style across audience levels

Ability to synthesize complex technical discussions into clear business narratives

Strong problem-solving instincts - able to structure ambiguous challenges and drive to resolution under tight timelines

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 $191,800 and $288,500, 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.

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