Sr. Program Manager – WW BPR Retail Fulfillment Operations
SummaryPosted: Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number:200517334Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great 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 - we 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 unique technology to industry-leading environmental efforts to world class customer experience. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
As a Senior Program Manager within WW Business Process Re-Engineering supporting the Apple Retail Fulfillment Operations, you will work with a globally dispersed and highly cross-functional team to lead resources, prepare appropriate documentation based on the project size, delegate tasks to team members, effectively and communicate project status, explain business impacts to partners and leadership, lead project risk, monitor the change readiness of the business as well as conduct post-implementation audit reviews. You will handle all aspects of specific fulfillment programs and projects, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, scope and definition, deliverables, and implementation. This role will span all aspects of Retail Fulfillment for Apple, including e-commerce and multi-channel capabilities, payment services processing, post-order support, store supply replenishment, reverse logistics, and new product introductions (NPI).Key QualificationsConsistent record of leading strategic programs, combined with the ability to execute tactical project-level activities and tasksBroad supply chain management, payment processing experience, and/or fraud mitigation in specific areas related to logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, inventory management, or order-to-cashRelevant experience working with online and retail merchandising systems, data management, data architecture, payment, fraud, and CRM systemsUnderstanding and/or experience with SAP, Global Track and trace systems, Carrier integration knowledge, Warehouse management systems, Distribution Center operations knowledge, Business Objects, and other key reporting technologiesProficient knowledge of the systems implementation and development life cyclesProficient at running multiple efforts simultaneously in a global capability, which includes working on projects with teams based outside the USProficient knowledge of process mapping and other process analysis techniquesExperience leading process improvement / continuous improvement initiatives using best-of-breed industrial engineering practicesDemonstrable ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams in a matrix organizationSuperb communication and presentation skillsExcellent leadership skills that enhance project team effectivenessProven ability to lead teams with or without direct reports; natural leader and motivator, lead through influenceRelevant project management qualifications preferred, such as PMP / Scrum Master certificationDescriptionYou will have the ability to lead medium to large-size, global cross-functional projects. You will also be responsible for leading and identifying business process re-engineering opportunities. This role requires a deep understanding of fulfillment operations throughout the supply chain to handle complex, global initiatives supporting various initiatives. You will lead cross-organizational teams to define, build, and roll out innovative technology and business process solutions that improve customer satisfaction, build customer loyalty, drive revenue, and increase efficiencies.
The role will work with senior management and global teams to define process and capability roadmaps, driving improvements of the organization, processes, and use of systems and data for Apple's Retail Fulfillment Operations organization. This effort is directly linked to our retail channel(s) strategy and needs to be forward-looking.
This may include:
Understanding future strategies and directions to anticipate needs
Building internal and external expertise driving best practice and innovation
Situation analysis and audit of current organization / process / data and systems
Gap analysis of as-is vs. to-be
Proposing and driving new solutions that may be implemented globally or for specific geographies as needed
Develop metrics such as customer satisfaction, user acceptance, business impact, etc.
Use analytical skills to help rationalize and inspire change
Ability to understand and influence the technical solution and scalability concerns
Success requires an individual to think strategically, connect the dots of the bigger picture, and be comfortable with the details of the key deliverables
Set the highest standard regarding the overall experience of your business users and project teams
Should be self-motivated, be able to work with minimal direction in a global, fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment
An accomplished teammate capable of working with business teams to identify improvements and deliver capabilities that exceed our customers' expectations
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Serve as liaison to Operation teams to develop solution capabilities (requirements, user testing, etc.) to support Retail Fulfillment programs. Partners with key partners to solicit customer and associate feedback to identify program improvement opportunities for implementation. Consult business stakeholders and team members within Operations and Channel partners.
Act as a liaison between the business teams and IS&T (Information Systems and Technology or Apple's IT organization) to ensure that the business requirements are complete and met by the proposed technology solutions
Drives the design, development, implementation, and management of procurement/ materials solutions for Customer
Work with business leads to define and run business process and technology roadmaps in support of long-term divisional strategies
Lead change. Implement new ideas effectively within the Apple culture. Influence decisions and change management through collaboration, leadership, and a customer-focused approach
Provide functional domain expertise
Lead complex projects to major milestones. Develop project justification proposals, business cases, and return on investment estimates; obtain executive approval and funding
Develop and maintain critical project governance documentation to ensure the proper amount of structure is applied to enable project success
Capture and synthesize detailed, global business requirements and design specifications
Facilitate project-related testing, roll-out, training, and post-mortem work
Assess current and develop and implement future business processes. Apply analytical skills to rationalize change
Provide timely updates and elevate critical risks to project core team, management, and senior executive teams
Define and implement KPIs for operational metrics. Identify critical success measures for projects being implemented
Address escalations, quickly assess and develop root cause analysis and problem solution for operations escalationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree required, MS (in relevant fields like Industrial Engineering, Operations Research etc.) or MBA is desired
Minimum of 10 years in project and program management combined with logistics, supply chain, and fulfillment operations with e-commerce and/or retail highly preferred. Consulting background experience is helpful.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $136,500.00 and $205,800.00, 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.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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The people here at Apple don t just craft products - we 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 unique technology to industry-leading environmental efforts to world class customer experience. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
As a Senior Program Manager within WW Business Process Re-Engineering supporting the Apple Retail Fulfillment Operations, you will work with a globally dispersed and highly cross-functional team to lead resources, prepare appropriate documentation based on the project size, delegate tasks to team members, effectively and communicate project status, explain business impacts to partners and leadership, lead project risk, monitor the change readiness of the business as well as conduct post-implementation audit reviews. You will handle all aspects of specific fulfillment programs and projects, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, scope and definition, deliverables, and implementation. This role will span all aspects of Retail Fulfillment for Apple, including e-commerce and multi-channel capabilities, payment services processing, post-order support, store supply replenishment, reverse logistics, and new product introductions (NPI).Key QualificationsConsistent record of leading strategic programs, combined with the ability to execute tactical project-level activities and tasksBroad supply chain management, payment processing experience, and/or fraud mitigation in specific areas related to logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, inventory management, or order-to-cashRelevant experience working with online and retail merchandising systems, data management, data architecture, payment, fraud, and CRM systemsUnderstanding and/or experience with SAP, Global Track and trace systems, Carrier integration knowledge, Warehouse management systems, Distribution Center operations knowledge, Business Objects, and other key reporting technologiesProficient knowledge of the systems implementation and development life cyclesProficient at running multiple efforts simultaneously in a global capability, which includes working on projects with teams based outside the USProficient knowledge of process mapping and other process analysis techniquesExperience leading process improvement / continuous improvement initiatives using best-of-breed industrial engineering practicesDemonstrable ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams in a matrix organizationSuperb communication and presentation skillsExcellent leadership skills that enhance project team effectivenessProven ability to lead teams with or without direct reports; natural leader and motivator, lead through influenceRelevant project management qualifications preferred, such as PMP / Scrum Master certificationDescriptionYou will have the ability to lead medium to large-size, global cross-functional projects. You will also be responsible for leading and identifying business process re-engineering opportunities. This role requires a deep understanding of fulfillment operations throughout the supply chain to handle complex, global initiatives supporting various initiatives. You will lead cross-organizational teams to define, build, and roll out innovative technology and business process solutions that improve customer satisfaction, build customer loyalty, drive revenue, and increase efficiencies.
The role will work with senior management and global teams to define process and capability roadmaps, driving improvements of the organization, processes, and use of systems and data for Apple's Retail Fulfillment Operations organization. This effort is directly linked to our retail channel(s) strategy and needs to be forward-looking.
This may include:
Understanding future strategies and directions to anticipate needs
Building internal and external expertise driving best practice and innovation
Situation analysis and audit of current organization / process / data and systems
Gap analysis of as-is vs. to-be
Proposing and driving new solutions that may be implemented globally or for specific geographies as needed
Develop metrics such as customer satisfaction, user acceptance, business impact, etc.
Use analytical skills to help rationalize and inspire change
Ability to understand and influence the technical solution and scalability concerns
Success requires an individual to think strategically, connect the dots of the bigger picture, and be comfortable with the details of the key deliverables
Set the highest standard regarding the overall experience of your business users and project teams
Should be self-motivated, be able to work with minimal direction in a global, fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment
An accomplished teammate capable of working with business teams to identify improvements and deliver capabilities that exceed our customers' expectations
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Serve as liaison to Operation teams to develop solution capabilities (requirements, user testing, etc.) to support Retail Fulfillment programs. Partners with key partners to solicit customer and associate feedback to identify program improvement opportunities for implementation. Consult business stakeholders and team members within Operations and Channel partners.
Act as a liaison between the business teams and IS&T (Information Systems and Technology or Apple's IT organization) to ensure that the business requirements are complete and met by the proposed technology solutions
Drives the design, development, implementation, and management of procurement/ materials solutions for Customer
Work with business leads to define and run business process and technology roadmaps in support of long-term divisional strategies
Lead change. Implement new ideas effectively within the Apple culture. Influence decisions and change management through collaboration, leadership, and a customer-focused approach
Provide functional domain expertise
Lead complex projects to major milestones. Develop project justification proposals, business cases, and return on investment estimates; obtain executive approval and funding
Develop and maintain critical project governance documentation to ensure the proper amount of structure is applied to enable project success
Capture and synthesize detailed, global business requirements and design specifications
Facilitate project-related testing, roll-out, training, and post-mortem work
Assess current and develop and implement future business processes. Apply analytical skills to rationalize change
Provide timely updates and elevate critical risks to project core team, management, and senior executive teams
Define and implement KPIs for operational metrics. Identify critical success measures for projects being implemented
Address escalations, quickly assess and develop root cause analysis and problem solution for operations escalationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree required, MS (in relevant fields like Industrial Engineering, Operations Research etc.) or MBA is desired
Minimum of 10 years in project and program management combined with logistics, supply chain, and fulfillment operations with e-commerce and/or retail highly preferred. Consulting background experience is helpful.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $136,500.00 and $205,800.00, 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.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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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