What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineering Program Manager, Ecosystem Development and Partnerships position at Apple, Inc.?
Our team is responsible for engaging with strategic partners to develop an exciting portfolio of hardware and software solutions to support the growing ecosystem of Apple's world class products. We are seeking a senior engineering program manager to join our team. \\n\\nThe EPM role at Apple is a critical one that ensures effective engagement across all engineering, design and development support discipline. We are looking for someone who is flexible and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to dynamic project needs. This role is highly collaborative and is responsible for leading product development efforts in support of several new areas. Our work is fast paced and dynamic, driving engagement across product architecture, feature definition and program execution across multiple partners. In this role you will create exceptional products. \\n\\nOur ideal candidate is highly self motivated. They have strong critical thinking skills and demonstrate resilience and flexibility when faced with uncertainty or changes in direction. Most importantly they have a strong sense of integrity and a one team mindset.
Establish strategic relationships within Apple and with our partners. Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Product Integrity, Marketing, Legal, Security, Privacy, Business Operations and other organizations. \n\nLead architecture discussions and distill complex software/hardware/infrastructure issues into discussion topics to drive engineering and design convergence. \n\nDevelop the product development plan and establish critical milestones. Establish and manage program feature baseline, schedule, budget, and critical path from execution through final delivery of the product. \n\nUnderstand technical issues to identify and highlight risks. Partner with impacted teams to develop mitigation strategies and drive them to closure.\n\nLead cross functional execution in a highly matrixed organization. Identify dependencies between teams and drive solutions that enable all stakeholders to achieve their goals. Work with teams to identify issues, prioritize tasks and track risks to schedule and product quality.\n\nOffer multiple levels of status across a spectrum of individual contributors to executive management.\n\nEffectively represent project needs and organizational priorities.\n\nDomestic and international travel may be required.
Prior experience leading product development and/or engineering design spanning concept ideation through mass production.\nAn ability to effectively collaborate with teams spanning mechanical and electrical hardware engineering, software engineering, silicon development, product integrity, and manufacturing. \nExcellent communication, organization, and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence across functional teams.\nBS degree in a related technical discipline (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or related).\nDomestic and international travel may be required.
Experience managing business relationships with strategic partners and new product development with cross-functional engineering teams.\nExperience partnering with off shore manufacturers including travel to international sites and new factory bring up.\nMeticulous attention to detail with an ability to connect the dots, simplify complexities, and frame tradeoffs.\nMS, MBA, or other advanced degree in a technical discipline.
Establish strategic relationships within Apple and with our partners. Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Product Integrity, Marketing, Legal, Security, Privacy, Business Operations and other organizations. \n\nLead architecture discussions and distill complex software/hardware/infrastructure issues into discussion topics to drive engineering and design convergence. \n\nDevelop the product development plan and establish critical milestones. Establish and manage program feature baseline, schedule, budget, and critical path from execution through final delivery of the product. \n\nUnderstand technical issues to identify and highlight risks. Partner with impacted teams to develop mitigation strategies and drive them to closure.\n\nLead cross functional execution in a highly matrixed organization. Identify dependencies between teams and drive solutions that enable all stakeholders to achieve their goals. Work with teams to identify issues, prioritize tasks and track risks to schedule and product quality.\n\nOffer multiple levels of status across a spectrum of individual contributors to executive management.\n\nEffectively represent project needs and organizational priorities.\n\nDomestic and international travel may be required.
Prior experience leading product development and/or engineering design spanning concept ideation through mass production.\nAn ability to effectively collaborate with teams spanning mechanical and electrical hardware engineering, software engineering, silicon development, product integrity, and manufacturing. \nExcellent communication, organization, and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence across functional teams.\nBS degree in a related technical discipline (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or related).\nDomestic and international travel may be required.
Experience managing business relationships with strategic partners and new product development with cross-functional engineering teams.\nExperience partnering with off shore manufacturers including travel to international sites and new factory bring up.\nMeticulous attention to detail with an ability to connect the dots, simplify complexities, and frame tradeoffs.\nMS, MBA, or other advanced degree in a technical discipline.