Apple

Portfolio & Program Management Office (PMO) Lead — Finance Transformation

Apple  •  Cupertino, CA (Hybrid)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

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.The Finance Transformation team is shaping the future of Finance from modernizing our systems, implementing innovative AI solutions, and up-skilling the workforce. We are looking for a Program Management Office (PMO) Manager who will serve as the operational backbone of our transformation portfolio by bringing structure, rigor, and strategic clarity to a highly visible program in Apple Finance.

As Finance Transformation accelerates across AI adoption, systems modernization, and process redesign, this role is critical to ensuring the portfolio operates as a cohesive, well-governed program rather than a collection of independent work-streams. The ideal candidate is a self-starting manager with deep operational discipline and strong executive presence. Given the global nature of Apple's organization, this role will require flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones, with occasional evening and weekend availability during critical program milestones.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to operate as both a people manager and an individual contributor simultaneously — leading a team while directly owning high-priority programs.
Strong track record of establishing clear PM expectations and holding teams accountable to fundamentals: meeting preparation, documentation, follow-through, and stakeholder communication.
Experience managing complex, multi-workstream portfolios with numerous interdependencies, senior stakeholders, and high organizational visibility.
Exceptional executive communication skills (written and verbal) with a proven ability to craft highly polished, executive-grade presentations and communicate with clarity across all levels of an organization.
Strong command of project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Clarity, Wrike)
Methodologies & Frameworks: Deep practical command of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid), portfolio governance best practices, and structured problem-solving frameworks.
Domain Expertise: Familiarity with finance transformation, including the intersection of AI-driven automation, and/or ERP modernization.
Software Planning: Experience supporting technology intake processes, software demand planning, and off-cycle investment decisions in partnership with Finance and IT stakeholders.
AI Integration: Experience incorporating AI tools and capabilities into project and program management practices — including leveraging AI for planning, reporting, risk identification, or workflow automation.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), SAFe Agilist, or equivalent certification.
MBA or equivalent advanced degree.

Minimum Qualifications

10+years of program and project management experience supporting complex, cross-functional initiatives, with direct experience in Finance programs, Finance PMO, or Strategic Finance environments.
5+ years of experience managing and developing a team of project managers and a mix of other staff.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
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About Apple

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Visit apple.com/careers to learn more.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Cupertino, California
Year Founded
1976
Website
apple.com
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