System Engineering Program Manager - Beats Audio Job at Apple in Los Angeles

System Engineering Program Manager - Beats Audio

Are you passionate about audio and exceptional engineering? Will you help us design the next generation of Beats audio products? Join us in developing creative solutions to deep engineering challenges. You will become an integral part of a team that champions engineering excellence, creativity and innovation. In this highly visible role, you will lead cross-functional collaboration with design, marketing and engineering teams to build world-class audio products. We are seeking an engineering program manager who will be responsible for engineering development projects within the Beats organization, including Beats branded earphones, headphones and accessories. Apply today!

In this dynamic position, you will coordinate and drive early engagements on product architecture, feature definition and program execution. We are looking for someone who likes to work in a fast paced environment, who is flexible and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to dynamic project needs. The EPM will interact with all engineering, design and development support disciplines both within Apple and our external program partners to create exceptional products.

Responsibilities

• Support system definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens in the early stages of a project. Establish and manage program feature baseline
• Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies in partnership with cross-functional technology teams
• Grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and risks in an actionable form to upper management
• Manage and maintain full-view of system level programs serving as the single point of convergence across sub-systems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive program schedule including baseline, cross-functional dependencies and critical path
• Manage development budgets and related activities such as purchase orders, change requests, invoicing etc.
• Drive key decisions with high level of risk and prioritization
• Establish working cross-functional program plan. Identify and handle program cross-functional dependencies and support resolving issues between teams
• Communicate development and feasibility needs, establishing milestones for checkpoints and status updates and drive alignment across the organization and between teams
• Lead cross-functional teams including EE, PD, Software, Firmware and Operations through program milestones and engineering validation activities
• Create comprehensive build plans and drive engineering builds with vendors and CM partners
• Deliver regular executive communication / presentations and drive decision alignment across the organization
• Identify and drive process efficiencies for new product development with cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 $134,800 and $245,800, 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.