Manager, Apple Pay Partner Operations

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we craft products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now can't imagine living without. If you're excited by the idea of making a real impact, and joining a team where we pride ourselves on being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job! We're looking for an experienced, hands-on leader to join the Wallet, Payments, and Commerce Partner Operations team. You'll lead a team that gets new markets, features, and partners ready to launch Apple Pay and Tap to Pay on iPhone across the Americas, including Latin America, and then runs operations after launch. You'll bring deep knowledge of digital payments and wallets, a record of developing individual contributors, and practical experience using generative AI and automation to scale partner operations.

Description

This role sits where partner management, business operations, and execution meet. You'll own operational relationships with payment networks, card issuers, and payment processors across the Americas, making sure partners operate smoothly at scale and meet high performance standards. You'll work closely with Business Development, Product, Engineering, Legal, and international business operations teams to grow Apple Pay adoption and launch Apple Wallet features that customers can't live without. You'll also bring the operations expertise to strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of experience in digital wallets, payments or business operations (for example, with networks, issuers, processors, payment service providers or fintechs) 3+ years of people leadership experience, with a record of developing and scaling high-performing operations teams Deep knowledge of the payments ecosystem, regulations, and industry standards, including tokenization, card provisioning, and contactless acceptance Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions under pressure in fast-moving, sensitive situations Strategic thinking combined with tactical execution, strong attention to detail, and comfort with ambiguity Some domestic and international travel required Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Apple Pay, Tap to Pay on iPhone, or comparable wallet and SoftPOS products, and with Latin American payments markets Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence without direct authority across organizations Ability to manage multiple workstreams at once and change direction quickly as business needs shift Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights Ability to clearly explain technical issues to technical and business audiences, including senior leaders and large groups Hands-on experience with AI and automation, such as LLM-powered agentic workflows or conversational AI, applied to partner onboarding and business operations initiatives Professional proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese