Advanced Battery Management System Engineering Program Manager
Cupertino, California, United States
Hardware
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As an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) within Apple's HW Technology organization, you will lead development activities of Battery Management Solutions (BMS) for a wide range of Apple products! We are looking for an upbeat EPM to support technically complicated projects where you are encouraged to bring to bear your engineering background to enable multi- functional teams to design and deliver sophisticated solutions. The Advanced BMS EPM leads a multi-functional team of battery, electrical, software and system engineers, applying a strong technical background to identify, assess and communicate project risks and issues. They facilitate good communication and offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management. In addition, they drive day-to-day program activities, meeting overall program objectives.
The ideal candidate will understand the who, what and how of silicon (Si) and firmware (FW) development for battery vis-a-vis system interactions. The successful candidate will have experience enabling larger teams to deliver complex systems efficiently and with high quality, while bridging gaps between different engineering teams with a broad understanding of engineering concepts – algorithm and software. The EPM will be proficient in definition and have a consistent track record in supporting cradle to grave development models for Si and FW. The role will require leading a Si/FW development roadmap, plan and schedule, then efficiently lead execution of that plan, driving new Si IC justification and FW development sprints. Ability to thoughtfully deliver executive communication is key, as this role has very high visibility with senior management.
Description
Develop project plans, lead, track and report progress to plan and drive solutions to address any/all identified gaps.
Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks, drive engineering discussions and decisions on critical system parameters.
Drive day-to-day activities to meet overall project objectives.
Identify and engage multi-functional partners for project definition decisions.
Develop and drive multi-functional validation plan for new Si and FW design.
Drive FW bug review and leads development sprint.
Communicate status and big picture to the project team and executive management.
Minimum Qualifications
Key Qualifications
- Industry experience (preferable Battery or Consumer Electronics) of taking Si technologies from concept definition to mass production. Understanding of BMS advantageous.
- Technical project management experience in EE, Battery Management Unit, Modeling and / or Software.
- Technical Degree in EE required, experience in embedded SW is an advantage.
- Knowledge of Battery performance estimation and health, and Battery to Platform interaction desired.
- Experience in developing models with large data sets and test tools.
- Experience with battery charging algorithm and protocols a plus.
- Understand and facilitate battery policy decisions.
- Demonstrated competence in working in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment - engaged and eager to learn.
- Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills as well as the ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience.
- Experienced in setting up project plans, anticipate potential roadblocks and react proactively
- to create risk and impact mitigation.
- Ability to comprehend, communicate and manage complex design tradeoffs.
- Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity. Highly adept in multi-tasking of both short-term and long-term activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
BS and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience is required.
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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