Services Business Project Manager, Apple Books & Apple One

About the position

The Business Project Manager at Apple plays a critical role in the operational success of the Apple Books and Apple One businesses. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day strategic planning, decision-making, and information sharing, ensuring that business efforts are effectively communicated and advanced. The role requires strong leadership capabilities, the ability to manage complex interactions, and the skill to build relationships across various levels of the organization.

Responsibilities
• Lead and manage key business efforts related to annual planning, business reviews, and executive milestones.
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• Work closely with the Apple One and Books leads to execute on priorities set by the business and cross-functional partners.
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• Leverage strong critical thinking skills to prioritize business demands and provide leadership for high-visibility issues.
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• Ensure facilitation of alignment and accountability with partners on established business objectives and corresponding initiatives.
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• Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date project schedules, ensuring that changes and updates are communicated effectively across teams.
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• Create clear and compelling Keynotes, planning documents, and other communications.
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• Provide proactive communication of potential operational challenges, proposing effective solutions to optimize efficiencies when appropriate.
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• Build and continue to grow cross-functional relationships, establishing trust and fostering day-to-day operations.

Requirements
• 5+ years experience in a business or marketing operations or program driven role.
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• Exceptional organizational skills and a proven track record of managing business and/or marketing projects in a transparent and well-documented manner.
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• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment.
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• Experience independently coordinating and navigating complex interactions across levels of an organization.
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• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Journalism, Media Studies, or equivalent work experience.

Nice-to-haves
• Proficiency in Keynote, Numbers, Quip and other project management software.
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• Strong awareness of diverse perspectives, with excellent observational skills and active listening abilities.
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• Extremely comfortable in navigating an environment of ambiguity and uncertainty, and can set direction in their work even when needed information or data may be missing or unknown.

Benefits
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
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• Retirement benefits
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• Discounted products and free services
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• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition
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• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
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• Relocation assistance