Sports Operations Project Manager

Summary
Posted: Jan 17, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200533458
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. At Apple, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Be a part of the Apple Media Products (AMP) Video Operations organization and help shape the future of sports at Apple. We are looking for a Sports Operations Project Manager who will be the first point of contact, liaison, and leader for sports projects for teams within our AMP Video Operations organization. In this role, you will be responsible for leading large scale and complex projects with highly specialized teams at Apple. You will play an integral part of bringing teams together, communicating and adjusting the project plan throughout the project life cycle, successfully launching projects you will be proud of, and helping to seamlessly transition to operational support after launch. Bring your experience and passion for sports to Apple. We’re growing and urge you to apply!
Key Qualifications
Key Qualifications

• Have experience leading multiple complex, large-scale, and time-critical projects, and thrive in a very dynamic environment.
• Have a proven track record for efficient collaboration with teams within and outside of your organization.
• Are able to recognize major blockers and issues early, raise them, and strategize contingency plans and solutions.
• Can translate analytical outcomes and technical roadblocks between business owners and technical teams.
• Have excellent communication skills, above average presentation skills, and ability to deliver impactful presentations at all levels of the organization.
• Are skilled at developing and exercising cross-functional influence. You have leadership qualities and the ability to motivate others.
• Have strong facilitation skills and you are not afraid to have challenging conversations.
• Are results-oriented and focused with a strong passion to learn, teach, and succeed.
• Are self driven, proactive, think critically, and can effectively lead impactful projects independently under concurrent deadlines.
• Are flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity, adaptable to rapidly changing requirements, decisive, and have an uncanny ability to build consensus.
• Have extraordinary attention to detail, excellent organization skills, impeccable follow-through, and the ability to see the larger picture but also know when to drill into the details that matter.
Are well versed, have work experience in, and are passionate about sports.

Description
Description
As a Sports Operations Project Manager, you will: - Gather and communicate project requirements and scope for each team within our AMP Video Operations organization who will be involved with the project. - Construct, execute, and monitor the work breakdown schedule across our AMP Video Operations organization. Adjust the work breakdown schedule along the way while also looking ahead to identify and mitigate risks. - Consistently report on project updates to all levels of the organization and to other relevant teams. - Build relationships with and collaborate closely with key teams within and outside of our AMP Video Operations organization on project tasks, progress, timelines, and updates. - Identify new tooling and process enhancements required for projects. Recognize and act on opportunities for automation. - Acquire a deep understanding of our data pipeline, from integration to consumption, as well as our data management tools.
Education & Experience
Education & Experience
College education preferred, 4+ years of project management experience and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred), and experience in the digital media or technology or sports industry.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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 $110,700.00 and $212,600.00, 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.