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Apple Release Manager, Wallet and Payments in Cupertino, California
Release Manager, Wallet and Payments
Cupertino,California,United States
Software and Services
Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, excellent ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish. The people at Apple don’t just build products — we craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. Apple is where individual creativities gather together, contributing to the values that lead to extraordinary work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver, is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. Apple’s Wallet and Payments team is looking for a dynamic Release manager to help build services that millions of customers use every day. Join our exciting and fast-paced engineering organization where we challenge the landscape through innovation, secure customer enablement, security and privacy. As a Release Manager you will be responsible for release management operations and deployments.
Description
As a Release Manager, you are both a technical and functional expert in the area of releases. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering teams, project managers and quality teams to facilitate smooth execution of releases. You will be responsible for managing release risks and challenges and improving release processes while working towards successful outcomes. If you love work that requires social intelligence, critical thinking, and creative problem solving, we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: - Support release management operations and deployments, working directly with engineering managers and cross functional project teams. - Lead all aspects of release management including timelines, resource allocation, scope and delivery. - Lead multiple cross-functional releases in parallel. - Identify inter-dependencies between the various teams to ensure all are aligned and risks are identified, mitigated and communicated. - Navigate and execute in an environment of ambiguity and lead teams to the successful delivery of releases to all pre-productions and productions.
Minimum Qualifications
Self-starter with 5+ years of strong experience in release management with primary focus on software development
Solid project management, organizational skills, technical competence, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through deadlines/projects simultaneously under minimal supervision
Proven track record to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across various business units.
Ability to look for process improvents and automation in the area of release management.
Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
Effective analytical, problem-solving and facilitation skills coupled with good business insight.
Outstanding presentation, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization including external partners.
Effective multitasking skill to manage multiple releases concurrently that are in different states.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent work experience is highly desirable.
Exposure to CI/CD methodology and practices would be a plus.
Fundamental understanding of project management practices.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.
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