SummaryPosted: Dec 16, 2024Role Number:200570214This is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. At Apple, we craft products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined, and now can’t imagine living without. Every day, people do amazing things at Apple. Join us and you’ll do the best work of your life and make a difference in other people’s lives. This role will lead a team of global project managers responsible for a wide variety of People and related cross-functional teams whose work is essential to Apple’s expansion around the world. This role requires excellent leadership skills along with a broad understanding of HR and its key functional areas, including the definition and execution of strategies related to HR Systems, Recruitment, and Training in order to successfully execute multiple international projects simultaneously and drive the formation of an employee experience which is culturally relevant and consistent with Apple’s core valuesDescriptionDescription- Lead a team of highly skilled global project managers - Lead and support projects utilizing project management skills, process improvement, functional knowledge, budget expertise, business acumen, and cultural awareness - Effectively prioritize, delegate, and deliver projects and tasks - Develop and foster positive working relationships and work collaboratively across functional teams and organizations to drive results and proactively mitigate risks - Foster career development and growth of the team - Resolve issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives - Develop and drive business performance objectives - Ensures and leads by example the expectations of the team’s core values within Apple’s business conduct expectations - Navigate and execute in an environment of ambiguity - Develop effective communication strategies to keep teams informed on progress, challenges, and barriersMinimum QualificationsMinimum QualificationsAt least 12 years of project management experienceExperience leading global project teams and international projectsDemonstrate ability to lead and complete large-scale, long term projects on time and within budgetKey QualificationsKey QualificationsPreferred QualificationsPreferred QualificationsBroad understanding of HR and key functional areasExperience in Retail, High-Tech and/ or Consulting industries preferredStrong consultative skills and ability to develop relationships quickly — a well respected, trusted partner whom others want to work withGlobal thinker with a proven ability to learn on the fly and maintain composure in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with fluid deadlinesStrong team orientation and collaborative style. Flexible attitude and an ability to get involved in the details while maintaining a wider viewExcellent process management, planning, and organizational skills. Resilient and determined to ensure projects and deliverables are achievedCommitment to gain consensus and build effective partnerships by driving ideas from concept to executionRobust analytical skills and business acumen, with an ability to see the implications of actual and planned activities, adding value to leadership decisionsStrong influencing skills and a knack for negotiation with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently when advising senior leadersFind opportunities to ensure processes and practices are efficient, effective, and scalable through thorough measurement and analysisHigh integrity and ethics in handling confidential informationExcellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate relevant information at all levels of the organizationLearning agile and culturally curious; able to work across time and distanceOutstanding presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skillsAbility to perform independently and is self-motivatedMotivational and collaborative in spirit, tone, and actionsPrevious Merger and Acquisition experience is helpfulUnderstanding of HRIS systems, processes and interfacesEducation & ExperienceEducation & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsAdditional RequirementsMore