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Apple Engineering Project Manager- Softgoods 
United States, Massachusetts, Boston 
552623409

01.06.2024
Description
In this role you will drive the day-to-day activities to meet the overall program objectives related to mechanical design, development, and engineering validation. You will build and maintain project schedules, assess and mitigate risk, and lead cross functional teams via greatcommunication and diligent oversight.You will enable team success by crafting and monitoring a streamlined development plan, managing critical path, and driving timely issue resolution. You will lead team meetings, document action items, drive followup, and be accountable for communicatingdevelopment and schedule status to senior management.Your role will include coordinating with Product Design, Industrial Design (ID), Operations, Reliability and other key cross functional teams. You will understand technical issues and drive them to closure by bringing together key partners and facilitating problem solving and decision-making. You will be empowered to build great relationships across high-energy teams.You will work closely with manufacturing suppliers and OEM partners.The role will require up to 20% international travel to support manufacturing builds in Asia.
Minimum Qualifications
  • BS ME or equivalent
  • Project management experience related to developing computer accessories or related consumer products
  • Experience working closely with product design and other cross functional teams to drive closure of technical issues and communicate risk
  • Experience creating schedules, managing program finances, and tracking budget
  • Experience fostering relationships with manufacturing suppliers and coordinating development builds
  • You are someone who is analytical, professionally assertive, and exhibit excellent attention to detail
  • Strong verbal & written communication and executive level presentation skills
  • You exhibit a deeply curious mindset about new ideas
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience as a practicing mechanical engineer or related product development role prior to becoming a project manager
  • Experience working with industrial designers or other similarly creative product developers
  • Prior experience working with soft goods materials and processes (synthetics, textiles)
  • Prior experience traveling internationally to work closely with manufacturing suppliers
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 $119,200 and $217,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
  • 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.