Innovation Manager

San Jose,California,United States

Corporate Functions

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple and help us leave the world better than we found it. In RE&D, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apple’s workplaces and workplace services. We develop and handle Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including renewable energy and commute programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple team members, facilities, and customers in our spaces around the world.

Description

The Global Architecture and Design Team, part of the Real Estate and Development organization is seeking an Innovation Manager to spearhead innovation initiatives within our organization, focusing on developing and implementing standards for finish materials, architectural design, lighting systems, and furniture systems. Your role will be to enhance aesthetics, performance, functionality, and sustainability while driving creativity and consistency across all workplace and corporate facilities. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement strategic innovation initiatives for architectural components, materials, systems, space types, lighting, and furniture; lead and motivate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with these strategies. • Continuously research industry trends, emerging technologies, regulations, and best practices; drive innovation in finish materials and ensure sustainability principles are integrated into all innovation initiatives. • Collaborate with teams to develop and refine comprehensive standards; engage with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to educate and foster alignment with innovation strategies. • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of innovation strategies and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ Years of proven design/R&D management, product development, architecture, construction or related industry experience leading cross-functional teams in Architectural materials and systems development, encompassing research and design to prototyping and testing.

• Strong background in materials science, with a focus on finish materials, extensive technical knowledge of construction materials and systems.

• Proficient in design (CAD/Revit), presentation, rendering, MacOS or Microsoft tools.

• Experience in developing comprehensive documentation packages with excellent verbal, written, presentation skills.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in architectural design, lighting, and furniture trends.

• Knowledge of sustainability principles and practices in architectural design and construction.

• Demonstrated experience in all stages of validation prototyping from design through production.

• Demonstrated experience in new product introduction.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing standards for materials, design, or related areas.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Proven track record of collaborating with external partners, suppliers, and manufacturers.

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 $170,200 and $255,400, 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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