Audio Visual Program Manager, Employee Experience & Productivity

Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless. Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here. Employee Experience and Productivity (EEP) is part of IS&T and delivers some of the most widely used communication and productivity technology and services across Apple — from tools that enable collaboration to the support teams that keep Apple's workforce running. EEP also leads user experience design and research, and manages the systems behind Apple's original content studios.

Description

The Apple Information Systems & Technology (“IS&T”) organization is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Audio-Visual (AV) Tech Refresh Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of technology refresh across our global locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AV and video conferencing technologies, and a proven ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive initiatives from conception to completion, ensuring high-quality AV experiences for our employees.

The Audio-Visual (AV) Tech Refresh Program Manager is a critical role demanding specialized technical and program management expertise, coupled with an in-depth understanding of Apple’s rigorous global AV standards. This role leads the planning, execution, and delivery of AV and video conferencing technology refresh projects globally. It involves defining scope, managing cross-functional teams and vendors, managing budgets and schedules, incorporating standards into decision-making, and ensuring successful deployment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in AV program management, a deep understanding of AV technologies, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on AV technology deployments.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Deep understanding of current and emerging AV technologies, including video conferencing systems, display technologies, audio systems, and control systems.
Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex technology projects from initiation to closure, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Experience with vendor management, procurement processes, and validating vendor proposals.
Ability to identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
PMP, CTS, or other relevant certifications are a plus.