The organizational restructuring places Aponte as senior VP of football operations and strategy, with responsibilities including strategic planning, analytics, salary cap management, player contract negotiations, and compliance. She now oversees most of the building, while Schoen focuses on scouting.
Harbaugh, who reports directly to ownership, secured final say in personnel matters as part of his contract. Sources had expected either Schoen's departure or significant reduction of his role under a head coach-centric structure, which has now been implemented quickly.