Cellular DAS Project Manager in London

Come and join a global team of dedicated Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems (WTE) Cellular Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Project Managers who use our skills and expertise every single day to ensure Apple's wireless test facilities and corporate site coverage systems are at the forefront of technology. We are looking for a creative, practical and collaborative person with the right skillset and experience to manage these cellular applications. Be ready to make something extraordinary when you come here. You will be an important member of a team solving technical challenges in support of Apple’s test labs and corporate sites.

Apple’s Cellular DAS team is seeking talented, highly motivated, and disciplined project manager to work in a cross-functional environment to deliver cellular solutions. Cellular Technologies Project Managers are responsible for the day-to-day delivery and operations of multiple concurrent cellular DAS and lab projects globally. Managing multiple concurrent projects requires a comfort level communicating clearly and collaborating with test engineers, Facilities PMs, electricians, network planners and external vendors for design, implementation and maintenance of labs and cellular DAS projects. The position will require the delivery of all critical milestones throughout the project life cycle including project definition, design, deployment, commissioning, optimization and operation. This position requires the applicant to be very comfortable working across multiple disciplines. Domestic and international travel will be required.

Responsibilities:

• Prime architect for the design of Cellular DAS
• Cellular communications subject matter expert (SME) and cross-functional team member for Apple project implementations in corporate, retail and events spaces.
• Management and oversight of system implementation subcontractors and integrators.
• Subject matter expert for DAS commissioning and optimization.
• Directly responsible individual (DRI) for on-going DAS operation and maintenance.
• Facilitating the intake of lab test plans and actualizing those with RF test environments to satisfy the requests.
• Driving efficiency and continual improvements in methodology and equipment.
• Driving software engineering debug and troubleshooting sessions at the physical layer.
• Responsible for creating and driving product requirements definitions (PRD).
• Responsible for defining project scope, soliciting, reviewing and accepting technical and commercial proposals.
• Key contributor for product performance assessment and product feedback loop to both approved and potential vendors.
• Establishing indoor and lab cell site build plans and plans of record (POR).
• Managing the implementation and launch of mobile network operator services.
• Coordinating mobile network operator upgrades and on-going maintenance activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with cellular DAS and RF distribution systems, spectrum analysis and RF signal modulation.
• Familiarity with cellular radio access network (RAN) equipment and understanding of cellular network architecture.
• Hands on experience delivering RF solutions and the capability to troubleshoot RF system issues.
• Proven experience with DAS and/or cellular test lab environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with cellular equipment installations and construction management.
• Experience in lab environments with knowledge of RF shielding enclosures and chambers.
• Adept at using creative and innovative thinking to solve problems.
• Proven ability to work independently and also collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, with flexibility to switch between multiple tasks.

At Apple, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. As a registered Disability Confident employer, we will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds in a manner consistent with applicable law.