Engineering Project Manager – Accessories

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.
Our team is seeking a project manager to help drive collaborative discussion between engineering, design, business and operations teams in support of several new product areas.

Description

The in-region EPM will be responsible for managing the prototype builds of accessory products, utilizing program/project management skills to drive program schedule and resolve technical issues that enable on-time delivery. Role encompasses interfacing with EE, PD, DFM & module teas. Driving the full product life cycle as well as managing vendors who deliver strategic solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven track record of managing complex hardware product schedules and engineering builds down to the small details
Strong technical background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of relevant hardware engineering experience in consumer electronics
3+ years of project management experience
OEM/ODM/JDM management experience
Proactive and highly self-motivated; demonstrates critical thinking capabilities with strong attention to detail
Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles and constant change; remains flexible and calm when facing of uncertainty
Ability to travel internationally and domestically
BS / MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of managing cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
History of managing go to market activities
Ability to think strategically, while driving tactical details
Experience working with teams of diverse technical backgrounds and quickly learning from them