iCloud Business Strategy Lead

ICloud Business Strategy Lead

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Posted : Apr 04, 2025

Weekly Hours : 40

Role Number : 200598445

Summary

The iCloud Business team is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking business lead to support the long-term growth strategy of our organization. We're looking for a highly analytical candidate that can use data-driven insights and market analysis to identify growth opportunities, optimize business resources, and support the strategic decision-making across departments. Reporting into the iCloud business manager, you will help craft our growth roadmap, be responsible for our financial forecasts, contribute to the evaluation and prioritization of high-impact opportunities, and help cultivate innovation across iCloud product lines.

Description

Own the monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure the business performance and growth initiatives. Work closely with the finance team to develop and refine accurate financial forecasts based on market conditions, growth projections, and business trends. Ensure all growth initiatives are backed by sound financial analysis. Actively partner with the data science team to analyze product data, identify trends, and uncover actionable insights. Use these insights to refine strategies sought to improve customer acquisition and retention rates. Participate in the cross-functional efforts to assess the potential business impact of new product features, enhancements, or launches. Work with product, marketing, and engineering teams to evaluate feasibility, value, and alignment with strategic priorities. Contribute to developing deep-dive market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, and market opportunities. Support the annual and quarterly strategic planning process by helping develop clear, actionable initiatives that align with business goals and growth objectives, ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned. Contribute to the prioritization process for new business initiatives, ensuring that resources are allocated to the most impactful and feasible projects. Support the development of criteria for evaluating opportunities and help facilitate the decision-making across teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, or business growth roles, in the cloud space or within a high-growth or innovative industry. Strong financial acuity with experience in forecasting / modeling and working with finance teams to align on projections. Ability to work cross-functionally with data science, product, and engineering teams to identify and evaluate growth opportunities. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate across departments. Experience in market research and understanding of competitive dynamics, customer behavior, and industry trends. Strong product sense with the ability to proactively find opportunities for innovation and differentiation. Highly organized with a strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or a related field

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 $274,500, 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.

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.