Senior Manager, Global Strategic Alliances (Global)

Summary

The people here at Apple don't just create products — they create the kind of impact that's revolutionized entire industries. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.

Apple's Global Strategic Alliances team builds and sustains relationships with the organizations informing the public policy debates that matter most to Apple. Working at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and coalition-building, the team partners with think tanks, trade associations, and civil society groups to advance Apple's values and priorities across a broad range of issues.

Description

As a senior member of our Global Strategic Alliances team, you will help support and strengthen Apple's global strategic alliances with a variety of third-party organizations on key policy issues. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of relevant third-party organizations, global political trends, and key policy issues important to Apple. Extensive experience with coalition-building and working with stakeholders across different cultures and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute coalition and engagement strategies that advance Apple's policy objectives, working with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key third-party organizations, including think tanks, industry trade associations, civil society organizations, and academics.
• Represent Apple at conferences, events, and policy forums, effectively communicating Apple's values and policy positions.
• Communicate policy priorities to key stakeholders and provide feedback and intelligence to internal teams.
• Draft policy and background materials, position papers, and policy briefings for relevant meetings and engagement.
• Develop relationships across the company to identify emerging policy issues, maintain coordination, and leverage in-house expertise to strengthen policy outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in public policy, government relations, public affairs, or other advocacy and engagement roles.
• Knowledge of the international technology industry and political landscape and experience engaging on policy across a variety of jurisdictions.
• Experience building and managing relationships with third-party policy organizations, including think tanks, trade associations, and civil society groups.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing and implementing politically diverse policy and advocacy campaigns at the country, regional, or international level.
• Experience working internationally and coordinating with culturally diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to concisely summarize complex policy issues.
• Proven track record of building and managing politically and positionally diverse coalitions across a broad range of stakeholders and perspectives.
• Commercially astute problem-solver with the ability to flexibly navigate complex, fast-moving issues and deliver clear, practical recommendations.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, with the ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and drive change laterally across organizations and time zones.
• Team player and willingness to pitch in when necessary.

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 $183,900 and $276,700, 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

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