Product Manager, iPad
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Do you have a passion for new technology and Apple products? Do you love communicating with engineers and customers around the world? As a member of our Product Marketing group, you'll shepherd a product from concept through development and launch, to give it the best chance of success in the market. You'll apply customer insights to help infuse ideas for groundbreaking features into our product-development process. Together with our team, you'll work to craft groundbreaking ideas into tangible products that excite the world.
Description
At Apple, we combine product management/development and product marketing responsibilities into a single, cross functional Product Management role that collaborates with design, engineering, finance, legal, marketing communications, public relations, market research, sales and support for maximum impact across the organization.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated worldwide Product Manager to join the iPad team. You will be responsible for driving the creation of complex and high impact products that will shape the future of computing including:","responsibilities":"Work in a cross-functional team with engineering, operations, finance, and marketing communications through the complete product development cycle from product concept to end of life
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Be the authority on the competitive landscape
Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations on which ones to pursue in future products
Define product positioning and key product messages
Evaluate user feedback and integrate key insights back into future product development
Position products and craft compelling end-user messaging for the highest impact
Launch products worldwide in conjunction with marketing communications, public relations and events teams
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams: with engineering/technical teams including during early research and development to define product strategy and roadmap, and with marketing and public relations to craft positioning, and define marketing activities
A track record in formulating product messaging and creating outbound marketing; Experience synthesizing technologies into product communication for broad audiences including customers, media, analysts, and leading industry specialists
Strong understanding of technology domains and a sense of curiosity to dive several layers deep
Best-in-class oral and written communication skills; ability to become fluent in technical concepts and explain to non-technical partners
Strong ability to lead through influence, debate and storytelling
Press and media experience with success as a product spokesperson on a national or global level
Exceptional interpersonal skills; thrives in highly collaborative projects, effective at building consensus, handles high stakes decisions with ease with the ability to cut through ambiguity
Strong analytical abilities and an uncompromising attention to detail with the ability to operate seamlessly between highly detailed and technical situations and strategic business situations
A self-starter who is dedicated and demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilities
BS/BA and/or MBA
Minimum Qualifications
4+ years experience in product marketing and/or product management roles, including at least one entire product development cycle from concept to launch.
Hands-on experience formulating product messaging and creating outbound marketing for both technical and consumer audiences, and partnering with engineering during early research and development to define product strategy and roadmap, and with marketing and public relations to craft positioning, and define marketing activities.
Recent experience within the last 3 years in one or more of the following product segments: consumer electronics, tablet/phone industry, consumer hardware experience, experience working with application developers to design custom solutions (e.g. productivity, creativity, communication, gaming, or lifestyle apps), or adjacent.
Ability to drive communication with key stakeholders, the media, and public, as demonstrated by exceptional presentation skills: developing keynote addresses in an area of deep subject matter expertise, synthesizing information, applying critical thinking and maintaining composure under pressure.
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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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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.
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