Sports Business Operations Lead

Summary The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. 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. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

Come be a part of the Apple Sports Group — one of the most exciting and fastest-growing areas at Apple. We are seeking an experienced, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial individual to lead the internal cross-functional teams focused on Apple’s portfolio of sports properties.

Description The Sports Business Operations Lead will manage external sports league partnerships for a subset of businesses. This role requires a highly motivated and adaptive self-starter that can meet hard deadlines.

You possess exceptional stakeholder and partner management skills, the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines, a strong strategic and analytical mindset, a proven track record of building and sustaining successful digital programs, and a deep understanding of the sports and video streaming landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for key Apple sports properties as well as the day-to-day relationships with our external sports league partners.
• Create and own documentation underpinning all ongoing activities related to key business initiatives and will be responsible for the development of business requirements, roadmaps, and project schedules.
• You will collaborate closely with other members of the Apple Sports Group, as well as with a cross-functional team at Apple - including members of the product, marketing, engineering, legal, analytics, finance, editorial, business development, subscriber growth, and programming teams - to ensure all deadlines and business objectives are met.
• You will communicate updates throughout the organization, including the presentation of key findings and proposals to senior leaders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of meaningful industry work experience with a deep understanding of sports and the streaming video landscape.
• Consistent record of successfully executing complex business and technical projects cross-functionally within a large organizational structure.
• Strong project management capabilities with exceptional attention to detail; successful track record delivering results and exceeding expectations on time.
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate a strong point of view clearly and succinctly.
• Strong presentation creation skills; ability to quickly translate complex issues into a coherent narrative that prompts collaboration, alignment, and action.
• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills; ability to develop strong partnerships inside and outside of Apple.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; comfort managing ambiguity while driving results.
• Comfort working closely with engineering and product teams to solve complicated technical challenges.
• Ability to integrate product, design, business, marketing, and engineering considerations in support of broader business objectives.
• Strong commitment to the customer experience, putting the Apple user first in all decisions.
• Passion for sports, media, and consumer technology.

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 $146,800 and $221,200, 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.