Summary
Posted: Nov 6, 2024
Role Number:200576309
Apple's app ecosystem has helped creators, dreamers, and learners of all ages and backgrounds build a brighter future and a better world with their innovative apps. Apple's ongoing investments in a wide range of tools, technologies, and services to build high-quality apps, reach Apple users globally, and seamlessly sell goods and services has enabled countless new companies, spawned new industries and created millions of jobs. A significant driver of the global economy, the App Store has facilitated over $1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022 alone, rewarding developers and entrepreneurs for their hard work and creativity. And we believe we're just getting started! We are seeking an experienced project manager to help drive programs and projects that help expand the marketplace platforms business. Apple's foundational technologies help developers build, grow, and scale apps and app marketplaces - including programming languages and development tools that make it easy to build apps for Apple's ecosystem, specialized software development kits with over 250,000 APIs, beta testing services and feedback programs, distribution via marketplaces and web, and so much more.
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Description
You are someone who is flexible and can respond quickly to change. The environment is dynamic, requiring you to work autonomously and lead aggressive delivery schedules. You should have strong problem solving skills, as well as a real passion for improving processes and tools. The right mix of technical, organizational, and communication skills is the key to success. Attention to detail, working through ambiguity, and a solid ability to prioritize are critical. You should be able to lead and implement complex, high-profile projects working with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Product Marketing, Government Affairs, Finance, PR, Engineering, and Analytics, etc. This position will identify key resources, prepare and maintain appropriate documentation, communicate project statuses, identify and mitigate risks, and oversee deadlines You will also be expected to lead multiple work streams to ensure cross-functional partners are aligned and informed In addition, you will be required to navigate competing priorities, allocate resources appropriately and mitigate associated challenges You will be asked to eliminate time-sensitive bottlenecks and efficiently meet deadlines You will also create work back schedules and brief senior executives on overall timelines and manage day-to-day critical issues while troubleshooting challenges
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of leading a portfolio of projects and programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful track record of leading strategic projects combined with the ability to complete at tactical project level activities and tasks (e.g. creating work back schedules, dependency tracking, and creating structure in ambiguity)
- Experience engaging effectively with high-level executives and collaborators
- The ability to manage resources effectively, balancing priorities to optimize outcomes
- A keen eye for identifying risks and issues that may negatively impact project delivery
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; proven track record of successfully working cross-functionally to achieve goals
- The ability to navigate ambiguity in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment with efficiency, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality
- Familiarity with the mobile app landscape
- Experience planning, managing, and delivering multiple projects
- Extraordinary communication and time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment
- Results oriented, energetic and focused with a strong desire to learn and succeed
- You will have leadership experience, top-notch interpersonal skills, a "can-do" work ethic, a strong ability to self-motivate and the ability to connect with employees at all levels
- Flexibility, Resourcefulness, and attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree, MBA or Post-Graduate is a plus but not required
- Project Management Certification is also a plus but not required
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,900 and $269,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.