Engineering Services Project Manager

Engineering Services Project Manager

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

The Product Integrity (PI) organization within Apple's Hardware Engineering is a multidisciplinary team of engineers responsible for ensuring our products deliver outstanding customer experiences from the moment of purchase and continue to perform optimally over time. We adhere to and surpass international standards and regulations. We collaborate with teams across Apple to ensure flawless integration of software, hardware, and services. We are seeking a hard-working project manager to join the Product Integrity Engineering Services (ES) team.

The project manager will be a key member of a global team responsible for leading strategic third-party services initiatives including planning, operations, compliance and finances. They will be responsible for evaluating resource and project requirements, developing vendor strategies, mitigating risks and identifying the most qualified vendors and contractors globally. They will build strategic relationships, establish high standards for service quality and define outstanding tools and processes.

If this sounds like a perfect fit, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering managers with requirements and vendor engagement
• Review statements of work and quotations
• Drive vendor selection, calibration and onboarding
• Partner with procurement on contracts and negotiations
• Coordinate engineering services operations, documentation and tracking
• Coordinate critical sourcing metrics, vendor quality of service and relationships
• Track and report financial forecasts and actual payments
• Champion standard methodologies and ensure compliance
• Implement process improvements and tools

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree. An engineering or technical degree and experience is helpful.
• At least 5 years or more experience with contingent workforce, resource planning and vendor management in an engineering organization within a global company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to influence, negotiate and contribute to key strategic decisions
• Attention to detail, data accuracy and quality of output
• Outstanding flexibility in managing shifting priorities
• Experience with outsourcing, offshore development centers (ODCs) and statements of work (SOW)
• Experience with budgeting and spend analysis
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) with outstanding presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Keynote skills
• Knowledge of database usage, survey tools and SOP documentation

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 $128,400 and $236,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.