Strategic Deals & Partnerships Manager

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

As a Strategic Deals Manager, you would lead business engagements between Apple's engineering/product organizations and external vendors to help structure next-generation technologies and services. In this role you would be responsible for cross-functional coordination, creative problem solving, developing deals structures and leading engagement, strategy and negotiations with Apple's partners. The position requires a keen understanding of complex commercial contracts, intellectual property and operations.

Key Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience

• Ability to navigate ambiguity by applying structure and principles and distilling to the essence for concise presentations and decisions

• Strong analytical skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Experience negotiating partnerships in operating businesses or supply chains

• Knowledge and comfort with commercial contracts and the ability to creatively solve for complex situations.

• Knowledge of licensing and intellectual property a plus

Description

Lead research and commercial strategy development with internal teams. Clearly and concisely present key findings and proposals to senior execs. Develop, negotiate, and execute strategic deals for technology development, licensing, and development partnerships with third parties. Regularly interface and represent Apple with third-party executive teams. Collaborate across Apple organizations including engineering, legal, marketing, and others to ensure technical and business objectives are met.

Education & Experience

MBA, JD preferred with Engineering/Sciences experience

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel internationally (20% - 30%)

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 $174,900.00 and $263,200.00, 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.