Events Project Manager, WW Marketing

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We believe that if you bring passion and dedication to your job, there's no telling what you could accomplish! Apple is looking for an Events Project Manager to join the Product Launch and Marketing Operations team within Worldwide Marketing to help deliver successful product launches and momentum activities.

The Product Launch and Marketing Operations team owns the end-to-end launch process. We provide consistency across launches and guide the process from kickoff to availability and beyond. The team is comprised of Product Launch Management, Hardware Program Office, Events Management, Customer Database Marketing, and Presentation Design. If you are ready to be at the heart of the most exciting product launches on the planet and eager to find ways to make them even more stellar, then get ready to join our amazing team.

Description

As the Events Project Manager, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of events ensuring they meet the strategic objectives of WW Marketing and Apple and deliver unforgettable guest experiences. Your responsibilities will include detailed project plans, timeline management, staffing, logistics, and continuous process improvement.

In this highly cross-functional role, you will collaborate with teams across Apple including WW Product Marketing, WW Events, PR, Product Launch Management, Hardware Readiness, Education and Business Markets, Developer Relations, Marketing Communications, Engineering, Product Security, and Tech Product Marketing.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Product Marketing to create comprehensive briefs that help cross-functional teams (including WW Events and PR) understand key product messaging, features, and demo requirements

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and layouts that serve as the source of truth for all WW Marketing teams

Facilitate weekly meetings with key stakeholders to keep teams informed, aligned, and on track

Partner with Product Marketing, Hardware Program Office, and Tech Product Marketing to procure and track all products, accessories, and display materials for hands-on areas, press briefings, and product showcases

Manage staffer recruitment, training, logistics, and overall well being during events

Coordinate with Security to maintain new product secrecy and ensure the secure transport and storage of product at event venues worldwide

Oversee rehearsals, set-up, and breakdown of event spaces

Document history of events through photos, videos, and archived project plans

Provide updates on critical checkpoints and elevating risks to business partners and executive team

Align with partners and senior leadership on event changes, providing thoughtful risk evaluations, critical checkpoint updates, and strategic recommendations

Conduct post-event analysis including staffer surveys and event-over-event insights

Drive continuous improvement in event processes, utilizing AI and other tools to implement best practices and streamline reporting

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to spot and proactively address gaps or breakdowns in communications

Calm under pressure, acting as a natural problem solver who can pivot seamlessly when circumstances change

Ability to move fluidly between high-level strategy and execution-level detail

Strong delegation skills while maintaining strict oversight of the final outcome

Experience using AI to improve operational processes and reporting

Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in event management or event project management

Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and locations simultaneously

Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Excellent forward-thinking capabilities, with a track record of proactively identifying risks and opportunities

Proficient using Keynote, Pages, Numbers, Box, and project-based applications

Ability to travel globally to support events

Flexibility to support off-business-hours work during critical launch windows or when urgent issues arise

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 $117,400 and $176,800, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.