Engineering Program Manager - Camera & Depth

Summary

The Hardware Technologies Group is looking for a Camera/Depth Engineering Program Manager (EPM) that will be responsible for driving design, development, and integration of next-generation camera and depth modules into iPhone, iPad, and Mac products. In this highly multi-functional role, you will coordinate efforts of the hardware, optics, software, mechanical engineering, and operations teams to design, manufacture, and integrate high-quality cameras for Apple's entire product line. 
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About the role

• Leading an hardware engineering team through designing, manufacturing, testing, and validation of camera and depth modules.
• Defining and driving the build plan for multiple module integrators, serving as the primary lead during module development, and advocating for the best camera performance throughout the organization.
• Creating and maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Collaborating with engineering managers and peer engineering program managers on supervising and maintaining the execution plan and status, through personal connections, processes, and tools.
• Navigating interpersonal conflicts and bringing people together.
• Responsible for delivering depth and camera modules on schedule, facilitating risk management, and communicating status and issues to the development team and Apple executives.
• Facilitating effective communication and transparency between the cooperating cross-functional teams.
• Understanding technical issues and driving them to closure by bringing key stakeholders for decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance program management efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making.
• Ability to travel internationally required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Physics or related field.
• Coursework and/or internship experience in hardware domains as a program/project manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Coursework and/or internship experience in optics and lens design
• Coursework and/or internship experience in camera module design, development, or project management
• Coursework and/or internship experience in mobile phone system design, system integration, or manufacturing
• Coursework and/or internship experience with mass-production consumer electronics, supply chain, and test processes
• Coursework and/or internship experience working with international OEM/ODM partners, vendors, or in a multinational development environment
• Exceptional listening, presentation, and communication skills
• Self-motivated and hardworking, with strong creative and critical thinking abilities
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and encourage team members
• Highly organized, with the ability to create high-quality plans and status reports
• Skilled at filtering and distilling relevant information for the appropriate audience
• Genuine passion and know-how for photography, digital imaging, and consumer products