Places IT Program Manager

In Places, we don't sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apple's retail stores, workplaces, and workplace services. We develop and manage Apple's global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world. \\n\\nAs part of our Places Construction team, you'll play a significant role in transforming spaces into functional corporate offices, labs and specialty environments. We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Network Infrastructure Program Manager to partner with our cross functional Places teams and our IS&T organization. This role requires a unique blend of skills-the ability to implement critical network planning and implementation with meticulous attention to detail, deep technical expertise, and strong project management discipline. As the Places IT Program Manager for all of Apple America's you will manage a team of network and audio visual professionals across the entire landscape of buildings.

In this role, you will be the key point of contact for providing strategic leadership and oversight for all enterprise-level IT infrastructure Construction projects, with a focus on structured cabling systems. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives on coordinating with a diverse group of stakeholders-including executive leadership, internal cross-functional partners, architects, engineers, and general contractors-to deliver inspiring and functional spaces on time and within budget. This management-focused role involves directing the planning, execution, and delivery of Layer 1 infrastructure projects, including Main Distribution Frames (MDFs), Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs), and server rooms, while ensuring alignment with mechanical, electrical, and IT requirements. \n

Minimum of 10+ years of project management experience, construction or IT integration management or similar \n4+ years in a leadership role overseeing IT infrastructure or cabling projects at an enterprise level\nExperience applying structured cabling standards, including TIA/EIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801, and BICSI, to enterprise IT infrastructure projects\nExperience with mechanical and electrical systems, including power distribution, UPS, HVAC, and grounding for data centers\nExperience with Audio Visual systems and technology in a corporate office setting \nAble to occasionally travel (5-10%) to project sites for oversight and stakeholder meetings

Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, PMI frameworks, or equivalent)\nLeadership and team-building skills, with a focus on motivating and aligning diverse teams\nAbility to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders\nBuild and manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional partners to drive alignment on project deliverables\nStrategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex project challenges and deliver results under tight deadlines\n