Production Operations Lead

Summary
The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries! It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

The Worldwide Events Team is seeking a dynamic Production Operations Lead to be part of our Shared Services group. This group works with several teams across the company to bring Apple's iconic brand and products to life for audiences around the world. From new launches and keynotes, to live productions and hands on experiences, this team is charged with managing the planning, end-to-end production, guest journeys and unique details that make these events special.



Description
As part of the Worldwide Events team's Shared Services group, the Production Operations Lead will play a pivotal role in planning and implementing operations and logistics for key Apple events and productions. It's a particularly exciting time to join our team as we continue to build flawless brand experiences throughout the Apple ecosystem!

This is an opportunity to be a part of an exceptionally hardworking team whose charter is to create, implement, and innovate shared event and filmed experiences. You'll be supporting the Shared Services team within Worldwide Events as they plan and execute with operational excellence. If you have strong operations and logistics planning in live events or filmed content (theatrical, entertainment, tech based), we'd love to hear from you!

- Work closely with our cross-functional partners in Marcom, Real Estate and Development, PR, Global Security, Finance, Procurement, and Product Marketing to bring innovative and curated experiences to life for our media partners and employees.

- Pushing operational excellence to the forefront through key initiatives including:

- Operational planning and execution,

- Serve onsite as the main Events representative for site-specific productions during production load-in, filming, and load-out.

- Lead day-to-day operational requests and advance proper approvals/routing within the Apple ecosystem.

- Manage operational planning documentation including but not limited to production schedules, site maps, operational keynote presentations, permitting plans, etc.

- Lead crew operation initiatives including crew flow planning, site plans, and database management

- Manage budget components of production operations spend alongside the planning and budget team

- Support the Shared Services team with the vendor procurement process by creating, editing, and managing production operations RFP's

- Manage specific vendor relations as it pertains to operational scopes

- Some travel may be required both regionally and internationally

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