Apex Systems
Program Management - Program Manager IV
Apex Systems - Seattle, Washington, United States, 98101
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Program Manager
Onsite in Seattle, Burlingame, or MPK 12 month contract Big tech/ preferred Reality Labs brings together world-class experts to develop and ship groundbreaking products at the intersection of hardware, software, and platform. The RL organization includes Quest and Ray Ban, work products, augmented and virtual reality software and content, and research and development labs. We plan to release multiple products and technologies over the next few years that will define new categories and advance mission of bringing the world closer together. We are looking for a seasoned Program Manager who can work with our Software Experiences Product Marketing Team to market and support cutting edge products throughout their life cycle - specifically through the Go-To-Market (GTM) and In-Market process. The ideal candidate has experience in managing highly complex programs, with multiple stakeholder organizations, and significant scale. In particular, the ideal candidate has experience with managing programs in marketing, sales, or partnerships and demonstrated understanding of some or all of these functions. They are an organized self-starter who proactively identifies and solves problems. This individual thrives in and enjoys a fast-paced, cross-functional, and action-oriented environment. A successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of the Software Go-to-market process across multiple functions (including Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, Product) in the consumer electronics industry. They will exhibit strong organizational, analytical and management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects successfully and efficiently. Responsibilities
Manage programs across GTM functions (marketing, product, comms, etc.) for software features, ensuring strategy is implemented across the entire customer journey (e.g. launch and beyond). Define and improve overall GTM/In-Market processes, including planning, gating and feature rollout. Make tradeoffs where needed to achieve results. Work with broad cross-functional internal teams to ensure tracking of dependent stakeholder readiness plans including, reporting key milestones status, risks and contingency planning and issue escalation as necessary. Anticipate bottlenecks, balance business objectives and needs versus technical and operational constraints and adjudicate between internal stakeholder groups to resolve blocking issues. Build organizational maturity by setting best practices, knowledge sharing and continuous learning across RL. Manage GTM and In-Market information cadences and processes, including status updates to senior leaders, escalations and mitigations and overall documentation management in partnership with Product Marketing. Foster relationships and work with cross-functional partners to understand their needs and ideas on how to better collaborate. Minimum Qualifications
BA or BS degree 7+ years of experience in marketing or sales operations and program management, process design for product life cycles, project planning, or business planning for new consumer product or software feature launches 5+ years experience launching consumer products 5+ years experience in marketing, sales, or lifecycle marketing Experience delivering communications to senior leadership and cross functional partners Experience representing programs, projects and products with both internal and external stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Management, Marketing, Sales Certification in Program Management (e.g. Prince2 or PMP) Domain expertise in Consumer Electronics or Software Experience in content partnership management with 3rd party partners Experience with leading organizational transformation and process improvement Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Onsite in Seattle, Burlingame, or MPK 12 month contract Big tech/ preferred Reality Labs brings together world-class experts to develop and ship groundbreaking products at the intersection of hardware, software, and platform. The RL organization includes Quest and Ray Ban, work products, augmented and virtual reality software and content, and research and development labs. We plan to release multiple products and technologies over the next few years that will define new categories and advance mission of bringing the world closer together. We are looking for a seasoned Program Manager who can work with our Software Experiences Product Marketing Team to market and support cutting edge products throughout their life cycle - specifically through the Go-To-Market (GTM) and In-Market process. The ideal candidate has experience in managing highly complex programs, with multiple stakeholder organizations, and significant scale. In particular, the ideal candidate has experience with managing programs in marketing, sales, or partnerships and demonstrated understanding of some or all of these functions. They are an organized self-starter who proactively identifies and solves problems. This individual thrives in and enjoys a fast-paced, cross-functional, and action-oriented environment. A successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of the Software Go-to-market process across multiple functions (including Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, Product) in the consumer electronics industry. They will exhibit strong organizational, analytical and management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects successfully and efficiently. Responsibilities
Manage programs across GTM functions (marketing, product, comms, etc.) for software features, ensuring strategy is implemented across the entire customer journey (e.g. launch and beyond). Define and improve overall GTM/In-Market processes, including planning, gating and feature rollout. Make tradeoffs where needed to achieve results. Work with broad cross-functional internal teams to ensure tracking of dependent stakeholder readiness plans including, reporting key milestones status, risks and contingency planning and issue escalation as necessary. Anticipate bottlenecks, balance business objectives and needs versus technical and operational constraints and adjudicate between internal stakeholder groups to resolve blocking issues. Build organizational maturity by setting best practices, knowledge sharing and continuous learning across RL. Manage GTM and In-Market information cadences and processes, including status updates to senior leaders, escalations and mitigations and overall documentation management in partnership with Product Marketing. Foster relationships and work with cross-functional partners to understand their needs and ideas on how to better collaborate. Minimum Qualifications
BA or BS degree 7+ years of experience in marketing or sales operations and program management, process design for product life cycles, project planning, or business planning for new consumer product or software feature launches 5+ years experience launching consumer products 5+ years experience in marketing, sales, or lifecycle marketing Experience delivering communications to senior leadership and cross functional partners Experience representing programs, projects and products with both internal and external stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Management, Marketing, Sales Certification in Program Management (e.g. Prince2 or PMP) Domain expertise in Consumer Electronics or Software Experience in content partnership management with 3rd party partners Experience with leading organizational transformation and process improvement Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.