Planning Project Manager- Shanghai %=V"
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- Posted: Aug. 19, 2014
- Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job Summary ,'sDauFn
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The Global Retail Training (GRT) team in Asia is seeking an experienced Planning Project Manager to oversee the implementation and maintenance of Apple Retail employee training across greater China. This role will be responsible for creating and maintaining project timelines and scheduling resources for projects associated with our retail store-level employee training. The ideal candidate will embrace all opportunities to create innovative solutions and inspire others. This person will have proven success in corporate level project management and a proven record of driving key projects to successful outcomes. They must be able to work with complex, constantly changing scenarios and diverse groups of cross-functional partners.
1f?F uw Key Qualifications ?9?o8!
- 3+ years of project management preferred
- Experience planning, managing, delivering medium (6-8 months) to long term (8-12+ months) projects
- Proven ability to manage to deadlines
- Proficient at managing multiple efforts simultaneously in multiple countries
- Exceptional organizational and documentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience interacting with and influencing business partners at all levels
- Proficient in process mapping and workflow generation
- Exceptional time management skills and has great attention to detail
- Prior experience with Apple procedures and systems
Description P]L%$!g Competencies and Developmental Description The following list of competencies are required for success in the Project Manager, Employee Training position.
llC E}Vdh Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks.
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Ae! Time Management - Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently.
SCfk!GBV D Values time. Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities. Gets more done in less time than others.
=PnNett}a Organizing - Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal. Uses resources effectively and efficiently. Arranges information and files in a useful manner.
YfNN&G4_ Functional/Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
oeI[x Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard. Is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging. Seizes more opportunities than others.
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gOd Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish. Seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setback.
rxZk!- t)L Process Management - Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done. Understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow. Knows what to measure and how to measure it. Can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't. Can simplify complex processes.
@(."[O: Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers., establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
!A14\ Written Communication - Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
0XE(v c! Key Responsibilities Participate, coordinate, and monitor the development and testing of processes and systematic solutions that are required for the implementation of projects Organize, track, and maximize the workflow of each project.
w[G-= >; Act as liaison between the GRT team and key partners to ensure project needs are adequately met in the time allotted Work independently and as part of a larger, cross-functional team Analyze and problem solve in a dynamic environment while managing ambiguity Create effective and clear project status communications Manage and escalate high priority issues to project team and/or stakeholders Manage, plan, and organize project activities within changing priorities Develop project plans/schedules while balancing business needs and expectations Manage project risk throughout the life of the project Prioritize and delegate key project tasks to team members Write or edit requirements documents for projects Produce and communicate project updates Schedule all projects and workload for the GRT team in Greater China
0t*PQ% Education x/0x&la Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred
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