Project Manager, Marcom LA

Summary Posted: Aug 7, 2024 Role Number: 200552263 Marcom LA is Apple’s Global Marketing Communications group creating and overseeing the world-class marketing and advertising driving Apple's rapidly-growing Services sector including Apple Music, App Store, Apple Pay, Apple TV, Arcade, News, Books, Podcasts, Maps, iCloud and more. Whether we’re launching the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, introducing Messi to MLS, finding the next generation of games in the App Store and Arcade, or celebrating the seamless joy of using Apple Pay, Marcom LA’s mission is to build love for Apple every day. We do that with inspiring creative, a culture first mindset, and the belief our Services make our incredible Apple devices even better. The Project Manager stewards project schedules and drives creative workflow throughout the group. You will run key creative initiatives across the creative studio, tracking project status and brand project timelines, identifying bottlenecks, scheduling key creative reviews, and ensuring smooth workflow. This position will play a leading role for Project Management within Marcom Los Angeles. Description Description Our Project Management team understands, and deeply values, the creative and design process. Critical within the PM role is ensuring effective connection and communication between creative and production teams, our matrix of key stakeholders across global Marcom, and the wider Apple organization, in order to keep the work moving forward. This role will own the delivery and oversight of Marcom LA’s campaign calendar. Presenting prioritization and milestones to leadership with and informed point of view for project tracking, new briefs with action plans, awareness of capacity, and any budget restraints that could impact delivery. Responsibilities will include: Partner closely with Brand team, drive on driving priorities and delivering the annual and quarterly roadmaps for teams, by line of business. Communicate and drive campaign delivery from project approval, to strategic development, creative development, right through to production. Work with our Brand Executive Creative Directors and their creative and design teams, to define concepting process and structure of reviews, specific to project needs. Lead project workflow logistics: set-up, communication, disclosure lists, folders, logistics calendars and confidential work spaces. Facilitate Brand-led creative reviews and all connection points including scope, attendees, location, facilities, materials. Ensure that updates are shared with partners and that project materials are collected and archived. Builds and fosters a critical relationship with Resource Management. To collaborate and advise on potential and actual capacity challenges or talent roadblocks. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Experience in project management supporting creative in a dynamic team Strong written and verbal communication skills with extraordinary attention to detail Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Deep understanding of and experience in leading the end-to-end creative workflow: internal briefings, briefings to vendors/studios, running key milestones/deadlines, presentations and internal approvals. Knowing when to move forward or hold back, all while understanding how to focus and simplify. Possess an innate ability to be the calm voice in pressurized situations, always applying a common sense and respectful approach Ability to organize information quickly and at a high level to address potential roadblocks and define the best way forward. Have a deep cultural curiosity and connectedness, including extraordinary communication and negotiation skills. An inventive and enthusiastic problem solver, at ease with working in a dynamic, highly matrixed organization. Understand print, digital and video asset creation and approval cycles. Have at 10+ years experience working with creative teams in an agency environment. Including 3+ years leading a team Familiar with applications including Mail, Numbers, Keynote, Pages, and Calendar. Education & Experience Education & Experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits 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 $137,100 and $255,700, 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. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. More Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.