Specialized Systems Project Manager

Summary Posted: Oct 27, 2023 Role Number: 200515442 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 craft products - they build 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. Specialized Systems Projects is looking for Project Managers that will support Specialty organizations to influence the design & implementation of improvements to systems via Enhancement requests and Capital/Readiness funded projects. The Project Manager will also be responsible for cross-regional coordination, meetings and projects, which may require flexible hours. The ideal candidate for this position will have very strong leadership-influence skills, as well as business analysis skills. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications 5+ years of systems and/or project management experience preferred Preferred technical knowledge, implementation and hands-on experience in SAP ECC Sales Order and/or SAP S/4HANA Sales. Experience with projects from scoping and design, to planning and implementation Coordinating efforts with other regions, often requiring additional hours and late/early phone calls Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Effective presentation skills, especially at the executive level Experience working with tools that impact processes and data Ability to work cross functionally and lead key projects with limited information or oversight Experience working in a large, complex global organization Experience working with both IT and business stakeholders Experience with continuous system/workflow improvement Description Description This Project Manager will lead and implement tasks, projects and ad hoc requests with key partners, while providing Regional and Global management with accurate assessments of project and process approaches, issues, and risks. A successful Specialized Systems Project Manager will be able to look beyond the current process and refine/define/iterate/implement systems and processes that align with the organization’s strategic goals, while addressing potential future business needs. The responsibilities of the Project Manager include, but are not limited to: - Responsible for ensuring that new programs and system projects are completed within project timelines and appropriately developed to effectively meet LOB requirements. Demonstrate a high level of understanding of the project lifecycle (globally) and effectively communicate project status and requirements. - Demonstrating a leadership role in complex, multi-phased projects while maintaining relationship with all projects teams to become a trusted advisor to partners - Anticipate potential problems and work proactively to provide and implement solutions to a wide range of global, cross-functional issues. Negotiate and set expectations with regional team members and management. - Support key business objectives. Develop innovative solutions, systems, and products to support AppleCare objectives. - Communicate project statuses to Global Specialty management team, and ensure project managers have mitigation plans in place to minimize risk. Education & Experience Education & Experience BS/BA and/or relevant experience PMI/PMP certification or other project certifications (i.g. Agile, Sigma, etc.), preferred. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements