BD Operations Program Manager
Los Angeles Metro Area, California, United States
Marketing
Summary
Posted: Sep 15, 2025
Role Number: 200621007-1756
Apple is a place where extraordinary people come to do their best work. Every day, we work to create products that enrich people's lives. Join us and become a part of a team driven by values that put consumers first while helping businesses grow!
Supporting the Services Business Development team's global growth efforts with a focus on supporting new partnership opportunities, this role will support the Business Development Chief of Staff by performing a wide range of strategic projects to support the worldwide BD team.
Description
Lead the price adjustment process across all BD teams, globally.
Act as the central BD point of contact for ensuring our Keynote resources are consistent and align with Apple's standards, especially as that pertains to executive updates.
Ideate and develop a BD project management tool that brings consistency and rigor to how our partnerships are launched, globally.
Support the emerging talent programs across BD, specifically working to resolve our Career Experience and Intern placements.
Bridge between BD and Services Partner Marketing, and working closely with our Infrastructure and Tool lead, to use the [soon to launch] Services Partner Exchange, ensuring our assets and processes are up to date.
Develop and maintain BD's experiential partner playbook, a resource that will be used as we continue to focus on strategic white glove partnerships and experiences.
Additionally, this role will support the BD Operations Support Manager by completing operational tasks, including: Code requests, facilitating code batch approvals, and maintaining code batches; Purchase order creation; and the monthly invoice approval process.
Preparation of various manual performance reports, primarily using Excel, Numbers, and Keynote;
Working with communication tools like WebEx, phone, Slack, and email;
Working independently, but confident asking questions along the way. It will require broad collaboration with people outside of our direct team.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Experience project managing initiatives across a variety of technical, strategic, creative disciplines on both the entertainment media and tech side of the business.
A strong foundation of navigating a highly complex functional organization.
Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and handle relationships across multiple teams.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in operations, business development, or strategic account management within media, tech, banking, or consulting.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage partners at all levels.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop working relationships inside and outside of Apple.
Familiarity with Al tools and openness to exploring how technology can improve our work.
Analytical approach with the ability to assess data and make strategic decisions.
A keen product sense and a passion for creating exceptional customer experiences.
Collaborative self-starter who works optimally in fast-paced environments and is comfortable managing ambiguity while delivering projects to completion.
Expertise building cases, including strategy development and financial analysis.
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 $110,400 and $210,800, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)
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 seek to promote 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.
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