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Product Manager - Data Solutions & Initiatives

Apple

Apple

Product
Cupertino, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 28, 2024

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200570490
The people here at Apple don't just create products - they create the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. We work in a startup atmosphere where individuals take ownership and have significant impact on the final product. We are a team within Apple’s Worldwide Sales organization, Data Solutions & Initiatives (DSI) — experts in product design, engineering, and portfolio management. We are looking for a world-class Product Manager to join our product management team. This is an opportunity drive the growth of one of our global initiatives and launch ground-breaking new features in support of Apple’s multi-billion dollar sales and investment strategy.

Description

This role will chart the strategic direction of one of our products and support execution against that long-term strategy. You will partner directly with Product Design, Engineering, Quality and Support teams, in addition to multiple cross-functional teams across Apple, to define and deliver on a multi-year product roadmap. This candidate will need to excel in strategic planning, product execution and operational efficiency. A successful fit will have a demonstrated history of managing technical product initiatives through efficient feature prioritization and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to both technical and cross-functional stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include: - Lead and evangelize the vision for a comprehensive product strategy for one of our products, unlocking new insights and capabilities through the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable data points - Manage the product lifecycle from ideation through launch and beyond, including product strategy, road mapping, feature definition, and go-live strategy - Conduct extensive market research & analyze industry trends to drive product decisions - Create and deliver presentations to executive leadership, outlining the vision and roadmap of the product - Facilitate communications with Worldwide partners across various Sales and Finance teams to understand their goals and challenges, and translate them into requirements - Spearhead prioritization - Collaborate with program management to communicate project status, resolve issues, align with department standards and ensure that high quality products are delivered on time - Ability to work in an agile team with a ‘hands-on’ approach, including testing and debugging of the product's features International travel may be required (<10%).

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or relevant field required
  • Typically 8+ years of experience in product management of high-visibility products
  • Proven track record of managing product development lifecycles, building complex products with various cross functional partners
  • Hands-on experience in applying data analytics in sales, finance, supply chain or demand management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or Master’s degree in relevant field preferred
  • Experience in leading and influencing various cross-functional teams and external partnerships to drive decisions and outcomes
  • Strong understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to continually innovate and improve the product
  • Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated critical thinking and creative problem solving skills, and the ability to assimilate and learn complex processes in a changing and dynamic work environment on a steep learning curve
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization, with the ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience, including Senior Executives and Technology Leaders
  • Work experience in sales, finance or business development teams with exposure to sales finance, pricing or supply chain processes and strategies, including demand generation, pricing, sales scenario planning and sales forecasting
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud & AI/ML frameworks

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

  • 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.