AIML - Conferences Program Manager, Research in Academia

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Education reimbursement

Medical & dental coverage

Job summary

Apple seeks an AIML Conferences Program Manager to lead sponsorships and the research presence at top machine learning conferences. You will partner with Recruiting and product marketing to ensure Apple and AI/ML brands are consistently represented.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with organizers, and travel to venues worldwide to showcase Apple research. You will drive internal communications, engagement initiatives, and vendor relationships, while tracking metrics and delivering quarterly

Qualifications

• Experience leading conference programs and sponsorships.
• Ability to manage budgets with rolling deadlines.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan annual conference sponsorship strategy and evaluate requests.
• Coordinate with organizers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Manage program budget and forecast with Finance.
• Lead internal communications to encourage attendance and track metrics.
• Travel internationally to represent Apple at conferences.

Skills

Academic events experience

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

AIML - Conferences Program Manager, Research in Academia

Summary Posted: Dec 12 2023

Role Number:200527650

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 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.

Description

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.

• 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

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 $105,200 and $197,400 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 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.