Manager, Portfolio Delivery & Operations - G&A Solutions Engineering

Summary

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined - and now can’t imagine living without. If you’re motivated by the idea of making a real impact and joining a team where we pride ourselves on being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job!

G&A Solutions Engineering (GSE) is IS&T's dedicated technology partner for Apple's general and administrative functions — including people, finance, facilities, legal, and security. The team builds and delivers integrated technology solutions that keep these functions running efficiently and securely at global scale. GSE also works closely with business teams to develop custom tools that improve productivity and deliver greater automation and consistency across G&A operations at Apple.

Description

Imagine 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. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Manager of Portfolio Delivery & Operations to play a critical role in driving strategy and execution across a complex, cross-functional portfolio set.

This is an exciting position essential to the successful delivery of projects and to operational excellence across G&A solutions engineering applications globally. In this role, you will be at the heart of how we plan, deliver, and continuously improve the programs and operations that power our teams. Your work will directly impact how effectively Apple delivers on its most important commitments — and your contributions will truly make a difference.

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; equally effective in a working session with engineers as in an executive business review
Background in IT planning & operations, enterprise systems, or platform/product delivery
Familiarity with financial planning processes, including budget forecasting and variance analysis
Experience building or maturing a PMO or delivery operations function
PMP, CSM, or equivalent certifications

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of experience in program management, portfolio management, or technical operations, with at least 3 years leading cross-functional delivery at scale
2+ years of managing project managers.
Strong organizational skills; proven track record owning a portfolio of concurrent programs with competing priorities, complex dependencies, and diverse stakeholders
Experience synthesizing large datasets and ambiguous inputs into executive-ready summaries and recommendations
Experience managing budgets, resource plans, and headcount forecasts across multiple teams
Experience working with Agile and waterfall delivery methodologies; able to flex and adapt based on team and program needs
Experience in a technology company managing portfolios that span both software delivery and operational or infrastructure workstreams
Experience and strong proficiency with project and portfolio management tools
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience