Engineering Project Manager

Job details

• Job Number: 31327413
• Santa Clara Valley, California, United States
• Posted: Feb. 12, 2014
• Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The iOS Systems team is looking for a project manager who will manage project resources in a matrix organization, track tasks and appropriate team members, prepare documentation, effectively communicate project status, manage project risk, monitor the readiness of the development, cross-functional and operational business teams as well as conduct post project reviews. This is a hands-on position where the project manager will be involved in analysis, testing, proof-of-concept, management of vendor relationships, etc.

Key Qualifications

• Must be goal oriented, highly motivated and able to work under minimal supervision in a cross-functional environment at detailed levels whilst taking account of interdependencies at higher levels.
• Strong background in system implementation project management using proven software development techniques
• Effective presentation, oral, and written business communication skills with various audiences and levels
• Ability to quickly respond to changes in business scenarios, projects and resources - adapting accordingly and positively
• Data analysis experience
• Ability to participate and possibly facilitate requirements brainstorming sessions
• Effective decision-maker – balance risks and benefits for the overall good of Apple
• Experience in the wireless industry or knowledge of cellular technologies a plus

Description

The iOS Systems team is responsible for delivering server-side solutions to activate iPhones and other iOS devices worldwide. iOS Systems works closely with teams all across Apple including iOS software engineering, Apple Online Store, Apple Retail and backend IT systems as well as carriers and other third parties. Manage one or more medium to large cross-functional projects by providing project leadership and daily management through end to end project life cycle for all assigned projects. Oversee all aspects of project information including timelines, resource allocation, scope and definition – this may include development of detailed project requirements in operations, finance, etc. Manage cross-functional business and operational requirements and expectations with realistic project plans Resolve cross-functional and business issues Assist management in assessing and prioritizing projects Proactively seek problem resolutions Support internal and external groups Analyze data and report to management and others Build a strong relationship with cross-functional internal organizations Navigate and execute in an environment of ambiguity and lead teams to the successful delivery of solutions Respond to special requests for analysis as needed

Education

Degree. 

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