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Apple Innovation Manager United States, California, San Jose 90857776
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Description
Key Responsibilities• Develop and implement strategic innovation initiatives for architectural components, materials, systems, space types, lighting, and furniture; lead and motivate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with these strategies.• Continuously research industry trends, emerging technologies, regulations, and best practices; drive innovation in finish materials and ensure sustainability principles are integrated into all innovation initiatives.• Collaborate with teams to develop and refine comprehensive standards; engage with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to educate and foster alignment with innovation strategies.• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of innovation strategies and best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ Years of proven design/R&D management, product development, architecture, construction or related industry experience leading cross-functional teams in Architectural materials and systems development, encompassing research and design to prototyping and testing.
- Strong background in materials science, with a focus on finish materials, extensive technical knowledge of construction materials and systems.
- Proficient in design (CAD/Revit), presentation, rendering, MacOS or Microsoft tools.
- Experience in developing comprehensive documentation packages with excellent verbal, written, presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep expertise in architectural design, lighting, and furniture trends.
- Knowledge of sustainability principles and practices in architectural design and construction.
- Demonstrated experience in all stages of validation prototyping from design through production.
- Demonstrated experience in new product introduction.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing standards for materials, design, or related areas.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Proven track record of collaborating with external partners, suppliers, and manufacturers.
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 $170,200 and $255,400, 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.
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