Camera Enabling Technologies Engineering Program Manager
Cupertino, California, United States
Hardware
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Apple is seeking a Hardware Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to join the Camera Enabling Technologies team to drive design and development of early exploration platforms and technology building blocks that enable and influence product architecture decisions. The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate their engineering background to proactively to lead a dedicated multi-functional engineering team through definition and Proof of Concept of new imaging technologies and architectures for Apple products. They would have a consistent track record of leading teams through developing complex hardware technology and working through ambiguity. This candidate would also command a deep understanding of the phases of technology development and how best to apply situational program management to organize, develop and orchestrate a program plan.
Description
Your responsibilities would consist of:
Driving project definition, resource management, milestones and timelines. Work cross-functionally to ensure necessary project support and prioritization.
Ensuring tight inter-team coordination and communication for an organization that’s internationally located.
Grasping complex technical topics and abstract key issues and risks into an actionable form for executive management.
Constantly engage in pro-active risk management, and effectively communicating status and issues to the development team and Apple executives. Strong presentation and communication skills required.
Ability to travel internationally to support technology center and vendor activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience working with early technology development and consumer product life cycles.
- BS degree in engineering field + 5 years of relevant experience.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional program management and leadership skills: rigorous and proactive approach to orchestration of program plans, schedule estimates, and definition and management of project goals.
- In-depth technical engineering knowledge to effectively establish and manage projects especially through the early ambiguous definition phases, assess and drive technical risks, and critically challenge engineering decisions.
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple global teams and vendors.
- Ability to bring focus and transparency to complex situations while monitoring the bigger picture and the needs of a rapid development cycle.
- Skilled at handling accountability without control, knowing how to identify and drive priorities from among the multiple issues competing for your attention.
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of imaging system design and/or camera key parts design, and subcomponents.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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