Systems Strategist, AppleCare Technologies

Systems Strategist, Apple Care Technologies

Austin, Texas, United States Software and Services

As a Systems Strategist in the Apple Care Technologies (ACT) Systems Strategy and Solutions Architecture team, you will shape enterprise-wide technology and systems decisions that advance Apple Care's strategic objectives and business capabilities.

In this role, you will partner closely with IS&T, Apple Care business teams, and the ACT team to solve complex enterprise challenges, identify strategic opportunities, and guide the Apple Care-wide systems roadmap. You will serve as a subject matter expert, directing and designing the overall Apple Care enterprise, capability, and solution landscapes.

• Evolve technology and systems strategy services across Apple Care Technologies to support business planning and strategic development.
• Partner with ACT Business Engagement and Solutions Architecture practices to continuously improve architecture governance, processes, and service delivery across Product and Program Management teams.
• Define, evolve, and maintain the Apple Care Enterprise Architecture framework.
• Partner deeply with Apple Care business teams to identify and champion emerging and existing technologies that uplift capabilities, streamline end-to-end processes, and enhance customer journeys.
• Maintain comprehensive current- and target-state architecture artifacts within the Apple Care Architecture Repository.
• Maximize the value of existing platforms by ensuring solution designs and business requirements align closely with platform capabilities and strategic priorities.
• Guide strategic blueprints using data and analytics, customer journey mapping, and the Apple Care Business Capability Model (BCM).
• Maintain the Apple Care BCM and develop strategic overlays to inform executive decision-making on technology prioritization and value realization.

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT.
• Demonstrated track record in technical solutions and architecture, including at least 3 years in systems specification, design, and operations.
• Practical understanding of modern solution delivery models (Agile, Dev Ops, Product-led).
• Solid foundation in Business Capability Modeling (BCM) and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., capability building block mapping).
• Hands-on experience or working familiarity with Agentic Workflows, AI, and Machine Learning technologies.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.

• Direct experience architecting or delivering technologies within service, sales, and customer support domains.

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