Product Manager, Mac at Apple
Cupertino, CA 95014
About the Job
SummaryPosted: Role Number:200573681Imagine what you could do here
At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly
When you bring passion, dedication, teamwork, and a sense of ownership to your job, there's no telling what you can accomplish!
We're looking for a highly motivated Product Manager to join the Mac Team as part of the Worldwide Product Marketing broader team and community
As a member of our Worldwide Product Marketing group, you’ll represent customers throughout a product line’s journey from concept through development and launch
You’ll develop and apply insights to help infuse innovative features into our product development process
Together with our team, you’ll work to craft groundbreaking ideas into tangible products that excite the world
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 a diverse team of Product Managers with various backgrounds and experiences, who are deeply passionate about inclusivity in developing the product, user experience and storytelling!DescriptionThe Product Manager is responsible for product management and marketing of a product within the Mac hardware team
You will work with key cross-functional partners from Engineering to Operations and Design to represent our customers’ needs and influence and impact new product definition
You will also lead all marketing deliverables for new products in collaboration with the Marketing and PR Teams
Responsibilities:
- Defining product features, positioning and key messaging
- Working in a global cross-functional team with engineering, industrial and product design, marketing communications, public relations and many others throughout the product lifecycle
- Understanding and communicating user needs and perspectives to inspire the broader organization, and help conceptualize new products and features
Distill insights by using data to inform product decisions from competitive analysis, financial data and voice of the customer insights
- Marketing the product through evaluating the needs and requirements of Apple’s customers
- Working with marketing communications and PR on the development of product launch activities, product demonstrations, press releases, and marketing materials
- Demoing use cases through a variety of software applications
- Traveling the world as the ambassador for your product leading press briefings and customer visits
- Negotiate product trade-offs impacting customers needs and scheduleMinimum Qualifications4+ years of experience in product management, product strategy and/or product marketing roles, including experience in managing consumer electronics productsPreferred QualificationsSuccessful track record of working closely with design and engineering teams during the full product lifecycle, including research, planning, implementation, and launchExceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills with experience in building consensus cross-functionally, driving collaboration by building positive relationships and bringing to bear data and handling high stakes decisions with ease with the ability to cut through ambiguityProven oral and written communication skills including product storytelling; ability to explain technical concepts thoughtfully to non-technical partners and deliver compelling presentations for a broad audience including customers, media, analysts, and industry experts
Apple Keynote presentation-building skills preferredProficient analytical abilities and an uncompromising attention to detailExperience as a product spokesperson or speaking with the mediaBS/BA degree, MS/MA/MBA preferredWillingness to travelPay & BenefitsAt 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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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.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.
At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly
When you bring passion, dedication, teamwork, and a sense of ownership to your job, there's no telling what you can accomplish!
We're looking for a highly motivated Product Manager to join the Mac Team as part of the Worldwide Product Marketing broader team and community
As a member of our Worldwide Product Marketing group, you’ll represent customers throughout a product line’s journey from concept through development and launch
You’ll develop and apply insights to help infuse innovative features into our product development process
Together with our team, you’ll work to craft groundbreaking ideas into tangible products that excite the world
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 a diverse team of Product Managers with various backgrounds and experiences, who are deeply passionate about inclusivity in developing the product, user experience and storytelling!DescriptionThe Product Manager is responsible for product management and marketing of a product within the Mac hardware team
You will work with key cross-functional partners from Engineering to Operations and Design to represent our customers’ needs and influence and impact new product definition
You will also lead all marketing deliverables for new products in collaboration with the Marketing and PR Teams
Responsibilities:
- Defining product features, positioning and key messaging
- Working in a global cross-functional team with engineering, industrial and product design, marketing communications, public relations and many others throughout the product lifecycle
- Understanding and communicating user needs and perspectives to inspire the broader organization, and help conceptualize new products and features
Distill insights by using data to inform product decisions from competitive analysis, financial data and voice of the customer insights
- Marketing the product through evaluating the needs and requirements of Apple’s customers
- Working with marketing communications and PR on the development of product launch activities, product demonstrations, press releases, and marketing materials
- Demoing use cases through a variety of software applications
- Traveling the world as the ambassador for your product leading press briefings and customer visits
- Negotiate product trade-offs impacting customers needs and scheduleMinimum Qualifications4+ years of experience in product management, product strategy and/or product marketing roles, including experience in managing consumer electronics productsPreferred QualificationsSuccessful track record of working closely with design and engineering teams during the full product lifecycle, including research, planning, implementation, and launchExceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills with experience in building consensus cross-functionally, driving collaboration by building positive relationships and bringing to bear data and handling high stakes decisions with ease with the ability to cut through ambiguityProven oral and written communication skills including product storytelling; ability to explain technical concepts thoughtfully to non-technical partners and deliver compelling presentations for a broad audience including customers, media, analysts, and industry experts
Apple Keynote presentation-building skills preferredProficient analytical abilities and an uncompromising attention to detailExperience as a product spokesperson or speaking with the mediaBS/BA degree, MS/MA/MBA preferredWillingness to travelPay & BenefitsAt 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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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.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.
