Engineering Program Manager, Hardware Test Engineering
Apple
On-site
Shanghai, China
Test Engineer
- End-to-End Program Leadership: Drive execution of complex test engineering. Manage scope, schedule & resources across the entire NPI lifecycle.
- Technical Partnership: Can grasp complex mechanical, electrical, and software concepts to facilitate credible and effective discussions and drive decisions.
- Strategic Risk Management: You don't just solve today's problems; you anticipate future bottlenecks, drive trade-off discussions, and ensure we remain one step ahead.
- Cross-Functional Influence: You are a master of communication who clearly and concisely presents program status, risks, and strategic recommendations to all levels
- Innovation and Leverage: Go beyond traditional program management to scale our impact. You will constantly seek creative ways to contribute by:
- Leveraging equipment vendors, contract manufacturers to extend capabilities/reach
- Identify/champion process optimization, data analysis, or test automation opportunity
- Proactively lead R&R discussions to ensure clarity & eliminate ambiguity
This position may require up to 25% travel. Located in Shanghai, Suzhou or Shenzhen.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing technical hardware projects.
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional, multi-company project-based initiatives from start to finish.
- Work independently to manage projects, resolve tactical issues, and ensure engineering teams meet deliverables, while providing clear status updates and calling out key issues effectively.
- 7+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional hardware development programs.
- A leader who defines program strategy and creates clarity from ambiguity. You are seen as a "go-to" person for your programs.
- Not only implement, but also influence, technical decisions and program direction, often mentoring junior engineers or PMs.
- Experience driving trade-off discussions and are comfortable presenting and negotiating with senior management and key partners.