AIML - Conferences Program Manager, Research in Academia

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Presentation skills, Writing

Job Description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you love taking on challenges that create a positive impact? If so, then we want you.

Apple’s AIML organization is looking for a Program Manager to lead our sponsorship of and presence at the world’s top conferences on machine learning and artificial intelligence. This role requires the ability to build positive relationships, initiate robust organizational change, and coordinate across cross-functional partners. We are looking for a creative problem solver who can strategize and implement in a constantly evolving environment. This teammate will use collaboration and partnership to impact engagement across multiple teams.

Key Qualifications

• Relevant experience in event management for the researcher industry and/or academic events.
• Strong experience with leading, organizing and completing core programs with rolling deadlines.
• Extraordinary relationship management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels in the organization.
• Possess natural curiosity to drive the next levels of business questions and insights and not afraid to ask questions.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, to all levels of an organization.
• Ability to filter and distill meaningful information for the right audience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to conferences on a regular basis to complete core program priorities.

The Conferences Program Manager is responsible for running Apple’s annual calendar of conference sponsorships and research presence at top machine learning conferences. You will plan the year’s sponsorship strategy based on internal priorities, and evaluate incoming requests, and communicate directly with organizers for conferences, workshops, and external I&D groups as their direct point of contact for Apple. The role manages the program budget, liaising directly with vendors to initiate payment and working with Apple Finance on quarterly forecasting and actuals. 

You will lead the internal communication strategy to encourage Apple attendance at top conferences, track attendance and manage attendee experience, as well as work closely with research partners to highlight recently published work at venues. In partnership with Recruiting, you will own our in person presence at our top sponsored conferences, and lead the logistics of smaller sponsorships year-round. The conferences PM has the opportunity to travel internationally, representing Apple at top conferences, leading the Apple employee experience, and conducting market research.

To be successful, you will be eliminating barriers to your team's success, clearly communicating their work to all partners and ensuring the big picture stays in focus while digging into the details on specific issues. 

Responsibilities

- Identify project scope, constraints, dependencies, and risks and complete projects.

- Oversee a complex budget with rolling deadlines and various stakeholders. 

- Exhibit outstanding presentation skills (written and verbal) and stakeholder management with both internal and external partners.

- Source and oversee development of machine learning research content for recruiting booths at conferences.

- Travel to top venues around the world to coordinate Apple’s on-site research presence, in collaboration with recruiting. 

- Facilitate opportunities for Apple researchers to connect with conference attendees and showcase the latest Apple research in the field. 

- Build and manage partnerships with critical external collaborators, such as Inclusion and Diversity groups. 

- Collaborate with Recruiting, Recruiting Events, Corporate Communications, and Product Marketing to ensure the Apple and AI/ML brands are represented to Apple standards. 

- Gather and communicate program status, metrics, and key results clearly to leadership and executive team on a regular basis.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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 $94,300 and $177,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.