AIML Data Operations - Senior Manager, Communications, Engagement and Learning & Development
Apple· AIML Data Operations
Cupertino, CA$218.3k - $363.7kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Senior leadership role responsible for shaping internal communications, employee engagement, and learning & development strategies within Apple’s AIML Data Operations, partnering with executive leadership and People team to foster an agile, inclusive, high-performing culture.
Responsibilities
- Shape and deliver an internal communications strategy that keeps employees connected to the organization's mission and strategic priorities
- Craft executive messaging, company-wide announcements, and employee campaigns that inspire and inform
- Design employee engagement programs, including listening strategies such as surveys and focus groups, that strengthen culture and retention
- Build a company-wide learning and development strategy, including leadership development, onboarding, and technical or professional learning pathways
- Manage the digital tools and platforms, from intranet and collaboration platforms to LMS systems, that bring these programs to life
- Partner with executive leadership and People Business Partners to align communications, engagement, and learning strategies with evolving business objectives
- Lead change communication planning for organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring clarity and consistency across all channels
- Own the cadence and content strategy for town halls, leadership forums, newsletters, and other recurring communication touchpoints
- Analyze engagement survey data and translate findings into concrete action plans in partnership with people leaders
- Design and scale leadership development programs for emerging leaders, managers, and senior executives
- Build onboarding experiences that accelerate new employee integration and time to productivity
- Establish and maintain learning pathways spanning technical, professional, and leadership skill development
- Champion continuous learning through mentoring, coaching, and communities of practice
- Measure the effectiveness of engagement and learning initiatives using business and performance metrics, and adjust strategy accordingly
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the People team, communications, and business leaders to ensure a consistent employee experience across the organization
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on culture, communication, and workforce readiness
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, Learning & Development, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in internal communications, employee engagement, organizational development, or learning and development, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
- Experience within a high-growth technology, software, engineering, or digital organization, with demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide change and transformation initiatives
- Expertise in internal communication strategies and digital communication platforms, along with knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning technologies
- Strong understanding of change management methodologies and experience using employee engagement and survey platforms
- Strategic thinking, business acumen, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders
- Familiarity with AI-powered learning tools, collaboration technologies, and people analytics
- Strong project and program management capabilities
- Strong coaching and mentoring abilities
- Emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills
- A data-driven approach to decision-making
- An innovation and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments
Skills
Required:Internal communications strategyExecutive communicationsEmployee engagement design
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- discounted products and free services
- reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
- discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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