Engineering Project Manager - Home

$165,500 - $293,800/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Engineering Project Manager will play a crucial role in leading project management for a diverse portfolio of new product investigations within Apple's Home team. This position involves collaborating with designers, hardware engineers, and software developers to create prototypes for next-generation home products. The role requires developing flexible project plans, overseeing daily tasks, and ensuring timely completion of prototypes while maintaining a high pace of learning. The Project Manager will also communicate progress to senior leaders and manage budgets, staffing, and project prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for a broad portfolio of new product investigations.
• Develop flexible project plans and schedules for fast-paced exploratory projects.
• Oversee daily tasks to ensure prototypes are completed on time.
• Define important questions prototypes need to answer and contribute to key decisions about user experience.
• Communicate progress to senior leaders in engineering and design.
• Summarize prototype learning and translate insights into recommendations for product decisions.
• Create demos that showcase new product concepts and their potential.
• Continuously seek ways to improve project management processes.
• Manage the lab's portfolio by balancing resources and overseeing budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• At least 7 years of project management experience.
• At least 5 years working with consumer-facing software or hardware products.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships and influence in a matrix organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of hardware engineering, software engineering, and design.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with teams of diverse technical backgrounds.
• 5 years of managing cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• 5 years experience working with designers.
• Ability to think strategically while managing tactical details.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.