AIML - Project Manager, Academic Research Engagements

Cary,North Carolina,United States

Machine Learning and AI

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Apple’s AIML organization is looking for a Project Manager to support a portfolio of work aimed at crafting, strengthening, and scaling multiple engagement pathways between Apple and universities around the world to further Apple’s research and technology objectives in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Description

The Academic Research Engagements Project Manager is responsible for the management and execution of projects related to external research collaborations and funding to universities, as well as supporting related programs such as research publications and research workshops. They will be responsible for driving value from engagements and socializing results to relevant groups internally, and will act as a point of contact for both internal and external partners. This role requires the ability to build strong relationships, coordinate across cross-functional partners, and deliver multiple projects in parallel with varying scopes and timelines. We are looking for a creative problem solver who can strategize and implement solutions in an ever-changing environment. To be successful, this role will focus on eliminating barriers to the team's success, clearly presenting work, progress, and priorities to all partners, and ensuring the big picture stays in focus while digging into the details on specific issues. - Manage multiple engagement pathways for Apple researchers to collaborate with leading academic researchers in the artificial intelligence and machine learning space, including sponsored research, grant funding, joint publications, and more. - Support execution of AIML research workshops throughout the year as a member of on site event staff. - Support key elements of the research publications process, including collaboration software management and GitHub repositories. - Collaborate cross functionally with internal and external partners to drive the full cycle of research engagements, including scoping, review and approval processes, as well as agreement drafting and negotiation of collaboration and funding agreements. - Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to ensure the Apple and AIML brands are represented to Apple standards. - Gather project status, metrics, and key results to communicate to leadership on a regular basis, monitor and evaluate outcomes for continuous improvement, and ensure a mutually beneficial collaboration and strong relationship. - Exhibit outstanding communication skills (written and verbal) and stakeholder management with both internal and external stakeholders. - Use strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities across various projects and engagements, ensuring all deadlines and objectives are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• • 3+ years of experience in project management, academic engagement, or a related field, ideally within a technology or research-driven organization.
• • Strong experience with leading, organizing and completing concurrent projects with rolling deadlines.
• • Extraordinary relationship management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels in the organization.
• • Possess natural curiosity to drive the next levels of business questions and insights and not afraid to ask questions.
• • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, to all levels of an organization.
• • Ability to filter and distill meaningful information for the right audience.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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