Engineering Project Manager, Deployment & Manufacturing
Apple Information Security is responsible for protecting Apple’s data in transit and at rest. Apple employees and partners are always moving information from one system to another, or storing it on a server or device. Our job is to make sure Apple's information doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with an intuition for security who is not afraid to question assumptions. The ability to be results-driven and comfortable with dynamic requirements, as well as having excellent interpersonal and time management skills, are keys to success in this position.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with multi-functional partners both internal and external to Apple to build and deploy innovative security products. You will be challenged to provide forward-thinking solutions to problems and to be a good teammate under deadline constraints.
This is a rare opportunity to join a new team built upon 5+ years of collaborative development, as it is a unique engineering project manager position that spans from concept generation to mass production. Show us your talent in this challenging, fun, and exciting environment. It’s what makes us Apple.
As a Deployment & Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager, you will:
* Plan and execute deployment activities for both internal (e.g. labs, AIS teams, Apple partners) and external (e.g. factory) users, including schedule management, resourcing plan, onboarding process, issue resolution. Etc.,
* Drive integration with other tools/teams for deployment success, such as helping to define deployment SOPs, submission of development enhancements for continued growth, etc.,
* Provide documentation and other resources for potential clients/partners (internal and external), and internal team assisting in the deployment and adoption of product and services
* Oversee material drive strategy, build matrix development, build tracking and management, issue resolution, scheduling resources for DOE (design of experiments) and other factory activities.
*Collaborate with MPM and GSM teams to ensure pricing and and vendor selection meets the needs of the program
* Oversee factory operations, including personnel and resourcing, transition planning, access and management of internal Apple process tools; and operational coordination such as station evaluation, rate of production, equipment driving (CapEx approvals), line and warehouse operations
* Establish and maintain budget for factory activities, including HW cost rollup, tooling costs, deployment related shipments, etc., provide actualization and forecast reporting for approval
* Manage certification activities, including technical & inbox documents, artwork, testing software, resulting reports for multiple geo-regions
* Incorporate safety, environmental, export, customs, legal, marketing, and other logistical areas to ensure a smooth transition to mass production
- 4 years in a role leading multi-functional teams in product development (e.g. Program / Project Management, or Business Analysis)
- 4 years of technical program management and/or experience covering as many of the following as possible: a large-scale and international user base, real-time streaming data pipelines, hardware development, software development, NPI project management, manufacturing, logistics
- Experience with overseeing controls, business processes, testing, training, and remediation
- Self-motivated, independent, and proactive; demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities; can quickly (real-time) triage, prioritize, and lead multi-functional teams under pressure
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization with technical and non-technical people
- Flexibility and agility in handling priority changes and multiple tracks of work
- Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external collaborative relationships
- Ability to self-organize, drive actions, and keep teams focused on the right priorities to meet deadlines
- Ability to thrive in a self-directed, fast-paced environment that is highly collaborative
- BS or MS or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years in a role leading multi-functional teams in product development (e.g. Program / Project Management, or Business Analysis)
- 5+ years of technical program management and/or experience covering as many of the following as possible: a large-scale and international user base, real-time streaming data pipelines, hardware development, software development, NPI project management, manufacturing, logistics
- Agile / Scrum Certification a plus
- PMP and related project management certifications a plus
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