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Apple Planning and Portfolio Manager in Austin, Texas
Planning and Portfolio Manager
Austin, Texas, United States
Corporate Functions
Summary
Posted: Apr 23, 2025
Role Number: 200600905
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 at Apple Retail, our main goal is to deliver a magical, personal 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 extraordinary stores, 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 it’s 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. This role will be responsible for: Inspiring, leading, and developing a team of planning professionals Leading the team in optimizing our project portfolio for alignment with strategic goals Building efficient processes that support the management of the portfolio Balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders Driving quantitative insights into the health of the portfolio
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years managing large, dynamic project portfolios
5+ 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
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
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