Games and Entertainment Team Manager, Worldwide Developer Relations

Summary Posted: Oct 31, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200514836 Step into the epicenter of Apple's digital revolution! Our Partnership Management team, a cornerstone of Apple's Worldwide Developer Relations group, is seeking a visionary leader to guide a passionate team of Partnership Managers as they work with developers in the worlds of groundbreaking games and premier entertainment streaming apps. This isn't just about leadership; it's about immersing yourself in the action, and forging lasting bonds between Apple and our incredible app development community. We're looking for someone with standout relationship-building and account management skills. You should be proactive, persuasive, and able to engage with people across all organization levels. We value self-starters who take the lead in reaching out and partnering. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and a creative problem solver with a knack for seeing things through, you'll fit right in. Results matter to us, so we appreciate fresh insights and effective strategies. It is essential that you understand how to guide a team to peak performance while aligning with our organizational goals and values. If helping a team thrive and execute at the highest levels excites you, we'd love to meet. Come be a part of the narrative, and script the next chapter of games and entertainment on Apple's platforms! Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Previous game industry experience (development and / or marketing) required Strong oral and written communication skills, combined with a mature, diplomatic approach in all communications required. Effective presenter in a variety of formal presentation settings; one-on-one, small and large group required. Awareness of app development processes, developer support programs and related marketing activities desired Consumer electronics marketing / relationship management experience highly desired Demonstrable passion for Apple platforms preferred Previous team management experience desired Description Description As a player and coach, your responsibilities will be twofold: Developer Relationship Leadership, where you'll be entrusted with forging and nurturing strategic relationships with third-party developers to align with our objectives and vision, and Team Oversight and Development, where you’ll directly lead and mentor a dedicated team of individual contributor Partnership Managers, empowering them to excel in their roles managing third-party developer relationships. Both facets of the job have specific requirements: Developer Relationship Leadership: - Manage Apple's relationships with a given set of third-party game developers (as will other individuals on your team). - Build relationships to effectively deliver Apple's message to developers while championing developer needs and issues within Apple. - Communicate Apple's product and marketing messages to third-party developers with particular focus on the games and streaming entertainment segments. - Work with your direct team, cross-functional teams and third-party developers to bring strategic games and streaming entertainment titles to Apple's platforms. - Stay up to date on the latest industry trends, technologies and methodologies — with particular emphasis on the games and streaming entertainment segments within the app-ecosystem — to ensure the team remains competitive and efficient. - Maintain a high level of business expertise, combined with a strong understanding of the tools and technologies relevant to App development. - Promote the benefits of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and visionOS technology adoption with third-party game and streaming entertainment developers. Team Oversight and Development: - Provide vision, direction and guidance to Partnership Managers, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. - Monitor team performance, providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews; identifying areas for improvement and implementing measures to enhance productivity. - Assign tasks to team members based on their skills, expertise, and overall workload. - Host regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions to facilitate clear communication between team members and other departments, stakeholders and senior management. - Inspire and empower team members to achieve excellence and to continuously improve. - Ensure optimal use of resources to stay within departmental budgetary restraints. - Define roles, responsibilities and expectations for team members. - Address and find solutions to challenges or obstacles the team might face. - Provide regular updates and reports on the team’s progress, challenges and achievements to senior management. - Ensure team adheres to company policies, regulations, and best practices. Education & Experience Education & Experience BS / BA degree required, MS / MA / MBA or equivalent a plus 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 $182,200 and $274,100, 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.