AIML Data Operations - Account & Program Manager
Apple
Operations
Cupertino, CA, USA
USD 141,800-258,600 / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 15, 2026
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly! Behind every groundbreaking AI innovation at Apple is a foundation of high-quality annotated data. We're looking for an Annotations Program Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of this vital process. In this role, you will engage with teams across Appleʼs ecosystem with the ultimate goal of delivering high-quality annotated data that enables AI advancements across the company. You will be responsible for capturing initial requirements, following through on all program commitments from our cross-functional operations and engineering teams, and maintaining the customer relationship. You will need to understand the strategic goals of your customers to help prioritize operations tasks and coordinate with capacity planning for operational resources. Imagine being at the heart of Apple's AI revolution, ensuring that our machine learning models are trained with the highest quality data. As an Annotation Program Manager, you'll be the vital link between our innovative teams and the data they need to create the next generation of Apple products and features.
Are you passionate about the intersection of technology and human understanding? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your communication skills and technical expertise can make a real difference? As an Annotations Program Manager, you'll be at the core of our AIML development process. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define annotation requirements, manage operational projects from prototype to scale, and ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality data. Your work will directly contribute to the success of the next generation of Apple products and features. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain deep expertise in the rapidly evolving field of AIML, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
- Be the bridge between our engineering teams and our operations experts, translating complex needs into actionable plans and ensuring seamless execution.
- Work closely with operations, engineering, and business teams to build a program enabling
- us to deliver annotated data to engineering teams across Apple.
- Serve as annotation project DRI, ensuring follow-through on many operational projects, from prototyping to scaling across global teams.
- Partner closely with the training, quality, data analytics, and capacity planning teams to design solutions for annotation needs and create scalable solutions for future annotation requirements.
- Collaborate to tackle problems as they arise and gain the trust and confidence of teams across Apple, resulting in the delivery of high-quality annotated data.
- 10+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional programs across global teams, with a proven track record of delivering results.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to understand and consolidate multiple points of view into an influential recommendation to move projects forward.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A relentless focus on delivering results and exceeding expectations, taking full ownership of your projects from start to finish.
- A strategic problem-solver with a passion for continuous improvement and a knack for identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Experience with data annotation tools and workflows, and a strong understanding of machine learning concepts and methodologies.
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