Engineering Project Manager - Apple Watch

Summary

Watch Hardware EPM is responsible leading the system electrical design execution in developing Watch projects. This role manages the design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components that are critical to the success of Watch and leverages a strong technical background to communicate cross-functional issues and risks.

Minimum Qualifications

BS engineering degree required 2-4+ years of industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Strong technical background in EE or ME. Masters in Engineering or Program Management is a plus 2-4+ years of project management experience with experience working with CM partners Experience with PCB layout and/or understanding of EE fundamentals Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience Disciplined in workflow, process, and staying organized on priority tasks Strong interpersonal skills to help resolve cross-functional conflicts Understands and can adjust to rapid development cycles and constant change; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty Ability to travel internationally to support builds

Description

Responsible for the technical management and support of engineering development projects. The EPM leads a cross functional team of skilled EE, PD, RF, and DFM engineers. This role manages the design, manufacturing, and delivery of core electrical components that support the next generation of products. The successful candidate will be managing day to day activities and will effectively communicate the risks and priorities with the engineering team and Contract Manufacturer (CM) partners having the top level project goals in sight at all times. In critical moments, the Hardware EPM will lead issue deep dives to drive final solutions ahead of tight release timelines.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage key design cycles ahead of critical component kick off dates to support downstream build demands on time Facilitate cross functional reviews across system, module, and supporting engineering teams Effectively resolve incoming design feedback across engineering and CM groups Create/maintain complex and detailed project schedules and configuration plans across multiple CMs and designs Lead issue deep dives to close critical issues ahead of ramp timelines Actively monitor design build progress to highlight any emerging issues cross functionally Oversee key variable down-selections and track qualification progress across multiple builds Manage early local development builds which include complex allocation strategies, long lead component management, and directing hand-assembly of critical early modules prior to official program builds.