Data ML Program Manager Product Operations

Job description

**Weekly Hours:** 40
**Role Number:** 200609818-0836

**Summary**
Imagine what you could do here.

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly.

Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

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.

Product Operations group is looking to add a Data and Machine Learning Program Manager to support data systems, automation, machine learning, tools that enhance manufacturing of Apple's products.

This team is made up of creative innovators and problem solvers who tackle unique challenges to ideate, create POCs and deliver new solutions in the data space.

It takes deeply dedicated, intelligent and hard-working individuals to maintain and exceed the high expectations for the exciting products at Apple.
The Product Operations Data Team is looking for an extraordinary Program manager to join our team.

You will craft, design and implement our machine learning strategy to the massive supply chain and help build the future of our manufacturing systems.

Do you love using your creative left brain and structured, tactical right brain to drive projects to build systems, innovate with ML/analytics, and find operations efficiencies?

**Description**
In this role you will be responsible for planning and managing deployment of various business solutions for the Product Operations organization.

We lead and participate in efforts for process standardization, ideation and development of tools, and implementation through successful completion.
• Lead the ideation, prototyping, and business justification/validation of solutions for Product Ops
• Work closely with engineering teams on technical development and deployment of high-quality solutions
• Lead the definition and execution of scalable solutions to support core internal customer needs and to improve process efficiencies
• Process re-engineering or build out enhancements
• Identify inefficient process and help enable better decisions leveraging data, AI, Machine Learning or all 3 together
• Prototype solutions before providing recommendations on directions.

e.g. create dashboard mock-ups before investing in development effort
• Program management of machine learning initiatives - scoping, prioritization, resourcing, and implementation
• Comfortable and flexible in serving both supporting and leadership roles for various projects

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 7+ years of project management experience in highly technical field
+ BS Degree or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field or hands on experience in technical roles

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ MBA is considered a plus
+ Knowledge of emerging concepts like machine learning and predictive analytics (Deep Learning, Python, R, Neural Networks, applied Data Science) a strong plus
+ Strong Excel skills, including pivots, vlookups, conditional formatting, large record sets
+ Familiarity with databases, large data sets, reporting Tableau and SQL a plus.
+ International travel up to 25% and work hour flexibility required in this dynamic, global position.
+ Able to work independently when managing multiple priorities in an unstructured, global and virtual environment is essential.
+ Highly desirable to have high tech manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, NPI or Manufacturing Operations related education / experience

**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 $157,200 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.

Learn more about Apple Benefits.

(https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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.

Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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