Senior Program Leader - AI Enablement and Adoption

Senior Program Leader -

AI Enablement and Adoption Cupertino, California, United States Marketing Summary Posted:

Apr 30, 2026

Weekly Hours:

40

Role Number:

200661048-0836 We are assembling a new team to expedite the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout Services Operations. We are seeking a senior program leader to help establish and scale the AI Education, Training, and Adoption function, encompassing the design of role-based learning journeys, establish governance and compliance framework, the development of hands-on enablement programs, the expansion of the AI Ambassadors network, driving AI community efforts, and the implementation of change management necessary for a successful AI transformation. This role holds significant visibility and serves as a foundational position. You will shape the strategy, develop programs from the ground up, collaborate deeply with leaders across the organization, and directly influence the adoption and utilization of AI by hundreds of employees globally. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience as a builder, demonstrating equal proficiency in operating at the strategic level and executing tasks hands-on. Description In this role, you will design and lead org-wide AI learning and adoption strategy. You will craft engaging, scalable learning experiences for employees and leaders across a wide range of AI fluency levels — from those unfamiliar with AI to technical product teams pushing the boundaries of innovation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including L&D, HR, Communications, Product, and Engineering to embed AI fluency into onboarding, leadership development, and day-to-day workflows. You will also oversee the AI Ambassadors network, building a global community of practitioners who champion adoption across the organization. You will measure and track adoption, understand barriers to change, and use data-driven insights to iterate on programs and materials. Your work will play a critical role in evolving how we work, learn, and innovate with AI. Responsibilities Learning & Skill Development Build comprehensive role-based learning journeys for employees and people leaders across AI fluency levels. Design and deliver hands-on learning experiences including workshops, training sessions, hackathons, and guided labs. Provide and maintain self-serve enablement resources (websites, videos, newsletters, toolkits, playbooks). Adoption & Change Management Scale and operationalize the AI Ambassadors network to support teams globally. Lead organizational change management efforts to build awareness, confidence, and sustained usage of AI tools. Document, publish, and spotlight AI adoption case studies and exemplary use cases across the org. Partner with Internal Communications to drive clear, engaging storytelling on AI progress. Cross-Functional Partnership & Integration Work with L&D, People Business Partners, and cross-functional teams to embed AI learning into leadership development, onboarding, and talent programs. Collaborate with teams across Apple and learn from AI enablement initiatives happening elsewhere to adopt best practices for Services org. Partner with Technology & Innovation teams to train employees on emerging tools and workflows. Drive unified governance practices across all content verticals (Music, Video, Podcasts, Books), ensuring consistency, transparency, and policy adherence. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate governance requirements into model development, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring pipelines Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define and track KPIs to measure learning effectiveness, adoption, and engagement. Implement feedback loops and data-driven mechanisms to continuously refine programs, content, and delivery. Monitor external trends and AI education best practices to keep Apple's workforce capabilities at the forefront. Governance, Policy & Compliance Define, implement, and maintain AI governance frameworks that ensure strict alignment with Apple policies, legal regulations, and internal security guidelines across Content Operations. Establish and enforce model safety, usage guidelines, evaluation criteria, and guardrails to ensure responsible AI adoption. Lead the definition of access controls, permissions models, and usage policies for AI tools, datasets, and content workflows. Minimum Qualifications 15+ years of experience in Strategy, Technical Enablement, Change Management, Program Management, governance, risk, compliance, enterprise architecture, or AI/ML oversight roles. Experience building and scaling AI learning programs for diverse global audiences. Strong facilitation skills, with experience leading training. Demonstrated success driving large-scale adoption initiatives and influencing senior leaders. Experience working in dynamic, ambiguous environments and building new programs from scratch. Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for multiple audiences. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with experience using data to inform decisions. Experience designing and operationalizing governance frameworks in large, complex organizations. Proven ability to work across legal, regulatory, and technical domains and influence senior executives. Up to 15% travel required, both domestic and international Preferred Qualifications Experience enabling AI or other emerging technologies within a organization. Familiarity with AI tools and prompt-based workflows. Experience partnering with teams on creating learning experiences. Understanding of AI ethics, fairness, and safety evaluation techniques. Passion for developing talent, fostering inclusion, and building learning cultures. Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $203,300 and $305,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note:

Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.