Summary
Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple’s consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences.
In this role, you will be instrumental in managing 3DVM’s comprehensive development database for Apple’s retail stores, channel environments and corporate events, This includes product displays, visual merchandising fixtures, and specialty installations. You will leverage your experience to provide strategic direction and analytical thinking, oversee high-impact projects, and ensure the seamless integration with documentation processes. The Systems Documentation Manager will work closely with the Documentation and Standards teams to ensure all data collection and database management align with internal, vendor and cross-functional teams expectations.
Description
Lead fellow team members to establish protocols and optimization and seek out collaborative efficiencies of shared database components. Drive project planning, budgets, estimates, timelines, supplier engagement/management. Additional responsibilities include:
- Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including budget management, timeline adherence, and status updates. Execute against project strategy and negotiate project shifts with flexible, innovative and strategic approach.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Forge strong partnerships with Design Project Management, Creative, Producers, Operations, Finance, Corporate Procurement, Legal, and Production teams. Educate and influence internal and XF teams with updates to Systems on an ongoing basis to allow for efficient development across all projects
- Vendor and Supplier Management: Engage with our suppliers and agencies, leading them to assist in establishing protocols and optimization and seek out collaborative efficiencies of shared components.
- Problem-Solving: Drive innovative approaches to the 3DVM Data Management process, infrastructure, and optimization, create presentations and data visualizations. Proactively identifying and addressing challenges with creative, strategic thinking.
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in events, exhibition and/or retail fixture development and production with a focus on data analytics or information modeling.
- Experience in strategic project management within, but not limited to, a design agency, architecture firm, or in-house studio.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical Expertise: Deep familiarity with a wide variety of production methods, architectural and engineering drawings, along with sophisticated knowledge of project management tools, databases, fixture development standards and construction practices.
- Project Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide teams, handle cross-functional collaboration, and drive project success.
- Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain influential relationships with collaborators at all levels.
- Attention to Detail: Strong eye for quality, intuitive navigation of data, technical details, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Innovative Thinking: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative solutions and optimize processes for maximum efficiency.
- Strategic Vision: Experience leading strategic initiatives and managing high-impact projects with complex physical 3D deliverables.
- BA or BS degree preferred, or relevant experience.
