Business Strategy & Planning Lead, WW Marketplace Platforms & Technologies

Business Strategy & Planning Lead, WW Marketplace Platforms & Technologies

Apple's app ecosystem has helped creators, dreamers, and learners of all ages and backgrounds build a brighter future and a better world with their innovative apps. Apple's ongoing investments in a wide range of tools, technologies and services to build high-quality apps, reach Apple users globally, and seamlessly sell goods and services has enabled countless new companies, spawned new industries and created millions of jobs. A significant driver of the global economy, the App Store has facilitated over a $1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022 alone, rewarding developers and entrepreneurs for their hard work and creativity. And we believe we're just getting started! We are seeking a strategic and highly analytical business strategy & planning lead to join the WW Marketplace Platforms & Technologies team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving business growth and influencing product strategy for the alternative app distribution business, including the Core Technology Commission (CTC). Collaborating with a broad set of cross-functional partners, you will develop and assess strategic opportunities to grow the business spanning product, policy and partnerships. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to define the value of Apple's platform and distribution technologies (APIs, SDKs, and Developer Tools) and integrate them into business model and product strategy assessments.

Drive business & product strategy decisions for the alternative app distribution business, including Core Technology Commission (CTC), in collaboration with Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, Developer Relations, Data Science and Market Research Collaborate with Product and Engineering to effectively define the value of Apple's platform and distribution technologies through technical, competitive and financial benchmarking Develop analytical frameworks that integrate data and market insights to guide business growth and strategy discussions Construct quantitative models to evaluate product, policy and partnership scenarios utilizing diverse data sources Translate market and developer feedback into actionable insights that influence Product and Engineering roadmaps Synthesize data analytics and market research into insights reporting that informs executive decision-making Collaborate with Finance & Business Development to establish business planning processes

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business management, product management, product strategy or management consulting
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Science, Engineering, or another quantitative field

Preferred Qualifications

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 $203,300 and $305,600, 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.