Engineering Project Manager - Home

at  Apple

SUMMARY

Posted: Oct 16, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200573395
Are you passionate about the future of computing? Do you love early product development at the intersection of design and engineering? Help us create the next generation of products and become an integral part of Apple’s Home team! In this highly collaborative role, you will lead project management for a broad portfolio of new product investigations. We are looking for a seasoned project manager to help drive prototyping efforts.

DESCRIPTION

Imagine New Products: Work with a talented team of designers, hardware engineers, and software developers to create experience and technology prototypes that will become the next generation of HW products for the home. Plan and Manage: Develop flexible project plans and schedules that can adapt to our fast-paced and exploratory projects. You will oversee daily tasks, ensuring prototypes are completed on time and that the pace of learning remains high. Get into the Details: Help define the important questions prototypes need to answer, contribute to key decisions about the user experience, and work with engineers to choose the right tools and technologies for each project. Communicate Clearly: Keep senior leaders in engineering and design updated on progress. You will summarize prototype learning and help translate these insights into clear recommendations that inform product decisions across HW, SW, and Design. Turn Ideas into Demos: Help bring promising ideas to life by coming up with demos that showcase new product concepts and their potential. Improve the Process: Continuously look for ways to improve how we manage projects and ensure everything is done to the highest standard. Oversee Budgets, Staffing, and Project Prioritization: Manage the lab’s portfolio by balancing resources, overseeing budgets, and ensuring the right people are staffed on the right things.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• At least 7 years of project management experience
• At least 5 years working with consumer facing SW or HW products
• Exceptional ability to build relationships, build cross-functional teams, and exert effective influence in a matrix organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A curious and competent generalist with basic knowledge of HWE, SWE, and Design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A curious and competent generalist with basic knowledge of HWE, SWE, and Design
• Experience working with teams of diverse technical backgrounds and quickly learning from them
• 5 years of managing cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
• 5 years experience working with designers
• Ability to think strategically, while driving tactical details

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• At least 7 years of project management experience
• At least 5 years working with consumer facing SW or HW products
• Exceptional ability to build relationships, build cross-functional teams, and exert effective influence in a matrix organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A curious and competent generalist with basic knowledge of HWE, SWE, and Desig