WW Education Channel Operations - Programme Manager

At Apple, passion turns ideas into extraordinary products. We are expanding the Worldwide Education Channel Operations team and seek a dynamic Programme Manager to drive change leadership and operational excellence across our partner ecosystem. This hands-on role blends programme management, problem-solving and a forward-looking approach to automation and AI, leading strategic projects to grow Apple Education in EMEIA and International Markets. You are an ambitious, commercially astute self-starter with proven leadership, strong social skills and tenacity. You build deep partnerships, navigate ambiguity, solve problems and focus teams on what matters.

Description

You will lead multiple strategic projects from initial feasibility and requirements through to implementation. You will work with large cross-functional teams across the business and operate autonomously in a matrixed organisation, balancing commercial, operational and technical understanding. You will also act as a key conduit between our internal teams and Apple’s WW Channel Partners to drive sales performance and the growth of WW Education business as a whole.

Minimum Qualifications

Experienced in leading complex programmes, cross-functional coordination and supplier management

Strong analytical and executive presentation skills, with meticulous attention to detail and customer focus

Able to translate partner perspectives into scalable content, processes and drive supporting tool improvements

Skilled in virtual collaboration and resolving complex issues

Exceptional communication; expert or eager to adopt AI localisation or automation tools

Adaptable, proactive and prioritising effectively in dynamic settings

Strong business acumen, integrity and work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant post-graduate qualification preferred (e.g. MBA) or equivalent experience preferred

Programme / project management certification (MSP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) preferred