Senior Engineering Program Manager, Ecosystem Development and Partnerships

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. The 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. Our 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.


DESCRIPTION


Establish strategic relationships within Apple and with our partners.
Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Product Integrity, Marketing, Legal,
Security, Privacy, Business Operations and other organizations. Lead
architecture discussions and distill complex software/hardware/infrastructure
issues into discussion topics to drive engineering and design convergence.
Develop 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. Understand technical
issues to identify and highlight risks. Partner with impacted teams to develop
mitigation strategies and drive them to closure. Lead 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. Offer multiple levels of status across a spectrum of individual
contributors to executive management. Effectively represent project needs and
organizational priorities. Domestic and international travel may be required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Prior experience leading product development and/or engineering design spanning
concept ideation through mass production. An ability to effectively collaborate
with teams spanning mechanical and electrical hardware engineering, software
engineering, silicon development, product integrity, and manufacturing.
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills with a demonstrated
ability to influence across functional teams. BS degree in a related technical
discipline (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or related). Domestic and
international travel may be required.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


Experience managing business relationships with strategic partners and new
product development with cross-functional engineering teams. Experience
partnering with off shore manufacturers including travel to international sites
and new factory bring up. Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to
connect the dots, simplify complexities, and frame tradeoffs. MS, MBA, or other
advanced degree in a technical discipline.