Engineering Program Manager, Packaging

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives
• Identify and direct all resources required to execute successful projects
• Collaborate and facilitate communication across engineering managers, operations managers, marketing managers, and our OEM partners to meet aggressive cost, schedule, and quality goals
• Understand technical issues and drive them to closure by bringing together key partners for decision-making
• Enable the development effort by creating and monitoring an efficient, streamlined process; redirect pitfalls and develop a better course of action
• Lead cross-functional communication between project teams and external vendors
• Offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management
• Manage raw material development and ensure high aesthetic quality across products comprised of multiple materials

Requirements

• 5+ years of related packaging or mechanical background
• 5 years of combined experience in project management delivering products comprised of multiple materials and high aesthetic quality
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes

Qualifications

• Project Leadership & Management
• Proficient in creating and maintaining project timelines and developing product strategy
• Experience leading cross-functional communication between teams and external vendors
• Ability to identify and direct resources required to execute successful projects
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills with strong presentation abilities
• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking
• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments; remain flexible and calm with ambiguity

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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.