Talent Program Manager, PD&M Operations - Product, Design & Marketing, Operations (CUP)

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we build products and services people once couldn’t have imagined — and now can’t imagine living without. If you’re excited by the idea of making real impact and joining a team where we pride ourselves in shaping the future, a career with Apple might be your dream job… just be prepared to dream big! Apple’s Product, Design & Marketing’s (PD&M) Operations team is seeking a Talent Strategist who is enthusiastic about finding and fostering great talent, building highly effective teams, and creating an environment where people can do their best work. You will play a key role in the planning and development of current and future talent who make up our diverse and multi-disciplinary design organization.

Description

The Talent Strategist role specializes in aligning PD&M’s talent acquisition and management strategies with overall talent strategy. The role involves understanding the organization's goals, identifying the skills and capabilities needed to achieve those goals, and developing strategies to attract, retain, and develop the right talent. With a direct impact on our ability to scale strategically, effectively apply current resources, and retain and develop top talent, this is a role for a creative problem solver and implementer who wants to contribute and lead on several fronts at once. In this role you will heavily collaborate with managers, senior leadership across the organization, partners across the Services line of business, and partner teams such as Recruiting, People (HR) and Learning & Development. AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - Collaborating with org leaders to understand strategic objectives and identifying the talent needed to support those goals - Collaborating with org leaders to understand strategic objectives and identifying the talent needed to support those goals - Conducting workforce analysis to determine current and future talent needs, including assessing gaps in skills and capabilities - Developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract top talent. This involves understanding the labor market, employer branding, and optimizing the candidate experience - Identifying and developing strategies for retaining high-potential employees for key roles within the organization to ensure a smooth transition in the event of retirements or departures - Using data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of our talent management programs and to make data-driven decisions; this may include analyzing turnover rates, employee engagement surveys, and other HR metrics

Minimum Qualifications

5-7+ years experience driving talent strategy for a product design, content design and/or product management organization Master’s degree or equivalent experience You’re knowledgeable of and have an ease working in collaboration tools (ex: Quip, Slack) and productivity software (Numbers, Keynote) You have experience prioritizing competing demands in a corporate environment You’re willing to flex from strategic to tactical work every day You have the capacity to connect with others and build relationships by demonstrating integrity and fostering trust You have experience running large volumes of data that can change quickly You’re proactive and organized with an acute attention to detail You’re a polished communicator, you can motivate, influence and impress effectively with all levels using multiple methods

Preferred Qualifications

You have experience developing career frameworks for a creative organization or other entity You’re engaged in the design or creative community, with awareness of major industry trends, conferences and events You’re a diligent advocate for thinking, speaking and collaborating inclusively, fostering a culture that encourages and celebrates diverse experiences and perspectives You’re an innovative problem solver, with experience combining functional expertise with resourcefulness to build new programs with measurable results You’re comfortable and familiar with creative organizations, with a firm grasp of the functional skills and responsibilities of various design, content and product management roles You’ve demonstrated a passion for turning over every stone to find top talent, and for creating an environment where that talent can thrive You’re comfortable working with ambiguity and are capable of flourishing in an environment of continuous improvement and constant change