AIML - Annotations Program Manager, Data Operations

Cupertino,California,United States

Machine Learning and AI

The AIML Data Operations team is a fast paced, dynamic environment. In this role you will engage with teams across Apple’s ecosystem with the ultimate goal of delivering high-quality annotated data that meets their needs. You will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional efforts, planning resources, tracking budgets, and leading all aspects of high level timelines for our annotations projects. Being successful as a Data Ops Annotations Program Manager means that teams all across Apple, working on unreleased products and/or existing beloved features, will come to rely on you to meet their annotations needs with high quality, efficient, and timely annotated data.

Description

You are a seasoned and technical program manager with exceptionally high EQ, and you love working with people across technical and non-technical domains to solve problems and deliver results. In this role, you’ll have a chance to lean on all of your soft skills and technical background while you engage with teams across Apple’s ecosystem who are working on innovative machine learning technology. You will work across numerous groups in the operations, engineering, and business teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of annotation projects. You will act as the primary point of contact for collaborators, providing regular updates on overall project status, risks, and issues. You will create and maintain high level project timelines, ensuring all landmarks and deadlines are met. You will prepare budget forecasts and reports, ensuring efficient resources allocation. Finally, the Annotations Program Manager will use their expertise to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Program Management in a technical and highly cross-functional domain.

• Experience in leading a portfolio of initiatives collectively, ensuring that prioritization balances short-term and long-term goals.

• Superb interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Can clearly articulate pointed questions to disambiguate strong customer requests from true customer requirements.

• Good listener, always seeking to understand before formulating a strong opinion.

• Excellent in partnership and relationship building. Works to establish a collaborative working relationships. Not above going above and beyond to get the job done.

• Follows through on commitments exhibiting a high degree of personal ownership and accountability.

• Strategic problem solver, continually looking for ways to increase efficiency and decrease confusion for customers and operations teams.

• Self-directed and proactive. You thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with annotated data and ML researchers is a plus.

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 $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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.

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