Product Manager - Data-As-A-Service

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Apple is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Product Manager to join our team and oversee the development and expansion of our Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform.

In this role, you will chart the strategic direction of the DaaS platform and support execution against that long-term strategy, driving a Data First culture within Apple. You will partner directly with Engineering, Cloud, Infrastructure, Quality and Support teams, in addition to multiple cross-functional teams across Apple, to define and deliver on a multi-year product roadmap.

Description

We are looking for a world-class Product Manager who has the right mix of technical, communication and business skills to lead and deliver strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and evangelize the vision for a comprehensive product strategy for our DaaS platform, unlocking new insights and capabilities through the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable data points

• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation through launch and beyond, including market research, product strategy, road mapping, feature definition, and go-live strategy

• Establish and oversee data governance standards and strategies to ensure accurate business outcomes

• Conduct extensive market research in the DaaS space, analyzing industry trends to drive our platform decisions

• Collaborate closely with our world-wide customers across various Sales and Finance teams to understand their goals and challenges, demonstrating how our DaaS platform can satisfy their needs

• Set the product goals for the design and implementation of data orchestration processes that seamlessly integrate and curate data from various internally and externally managed data sources, focusing on data quality, integrity, and accessibility for various consumers

• Drive innovation by collaborating with AI/ML teams to implement robust model metadata management, identify and develop relevant data features enhancing the performance of AI/ML models and address issues that may impact model accuracy and reliability

• Collaborate with program management to communicate project status, resolve issues, align with department standards and ensure that high quality products are delivered on time

• Ability to work in an agile team with a 'hands-on' approach

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Management or related field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management of data-related products / platforms

• Proven track record of managing product development lifecycles, building complex data products with architects, engineers and data scientists

• Hands-on experience in applying data analytics in Sales, Finance, Supply Chain or Demand Management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Management or related field

• Minimum 7 years of experience in product management, setting the vision for, enabling the development of, and launching complex DaaS or data-related products

• Experience in leading and influencing various cross-functional teams and external partnerships to drive decisions and outcomes

• Strong understanding of market trends, technologies, best practices and customer behavior in the DaaS industry , with deep knowledge in data governance, data security and privacy best practices

• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated critical thinking and creative problem solving skills, and the ability to assimilate and learn complex processes in a changing and dynamic work environment on a steep learning curve

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization, with the ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience, including Senior Executives and Technology Leaders

• Work experience in sales, finance or business development teams with exposure to sales finance, pricing or supply chain processes and strategies, including demand generation, pricing, sales scenario planning and sales forecasting

• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud & AI/ML frameworks

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 $160,700 and $241,500, 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.