Systems Strategist, AppleCare Technologies
About the role
Systems Strategist in the AppleCare Technologies (ACT) Systems Strategy and Solutions Architecture team, shaping enterprise-wide technology and systems decisions to advance AppleCare’s objectives and business capabilities. Partners with IS&T, AppleCare business teams, and ACT to solve enterprise challenges, guide AppleCare-wide systems roadmap, and design overall enterprise, capability, and solution landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Evolve technology and systems strategy services across AppleCare Technologies to support business planning and strategic development.
- Partner with ACT Business Engagement and Solutions Architecture practices to improve architecture governance, processes, and service delivery across Product and Program Management teams.
- Define, evolve, and maintain the AppleCare Enterprise Architecture framework.
- Partner with AppleCare business teams to identify and champion emerging and existing technologies that uplift capabilities, streamline end-to-end processes, and enhance customer journeys.
- Maintain comprehensive current- and target-state architecture artifacts within the AppleCare Architecture Repository.
- Maximize the value of existing platforms by ensuring solution designs and business requirements align with platform capabilities and strategic priorities.
- Guide strategic blueprints using data and analytics, customer journey mapping, and the AppleCare Business Capability Model (BCM).
- Maintain the AppleCare BCM and develop strategic overlays to inform executive decision-making on technology prioritization and value realization.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT.
- Demonstrated track record in technical solutions and architecture, including at least 3 years in systems specification, design, and operations.
- Practical understanding of modern solution delivery models (Agile, DevOps, Product-led).
- Solid foundation in Business Capability Modeling (BCM) and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., capability building block mapping).
- Hands-on experience or working familiarity with Agentic Workflows, AI, and Machine Learning technologies.
- Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across cross-functional teams.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
Skills
Benefits
- Discretionary employee stock programs (e.g., RSUs)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
- Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- Relocation assistance
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