AIML Data Operations - Account & Program Manager

New York City Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Behind every groundbreaking AI innovation at Apple is a foundation of high-quality annotated data. We are looking for an AI/ML Data Operations 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 a Program Manager, you will be the vital link between our innovative teams and the data they need to create the next generation of Apple products and features.

Description

As an AI/ML Data Operations Program Manager, you will be at the core of our Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning development process. You will 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.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of experience managing cross-functional programs across global teams.
Experience communicating technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience consolidating multiple points of view into recommendations to move projects forward.
Experience building rapport and influencing stakeholders.
Experience identifying and resolving process bottlenecks.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data annotation tools and workflows, and a strong understanding of machine learning concepts and methodologies.

About this role

Summary

Manage cross-functional AI/ML data projects, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

Job title

AIML Data Operations - Account & Program Manager

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Candidates in or willing to relocate to New York City, remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

managing cross-functional programscommunicating technical conceptsconsolidating recommendationsbuilding stakeholder rapportresolving process bottlenecks

Preferred skills

data annotation toolsmachine learning conceptsworkflows

Specializations

data annotationmachine learningprogram management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City