AIML Data Operations - Annotations Production Team Manager

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Posted: 28 days ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · AIML Data Operations - Annotations Production Team Manager

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As an Annotations Production Team Manager at Apple, you will lead a globally distributed team of crowd managers responsible for overseeing the production lifecycle of high-quality annotated data through external vendor partnerships. Your role involves setting strategic direction for vendor management, establishing operational frameworks to ensure consistent execution, and driving capacity planning and resource allocation across multiple time zones. You will work closely with engineering teams and data requestors to translate complex annotation requirements into actionable plans while maintaining alignment on quality standards. Key responsibilities include managing vendor performance, budget allocation, and preparing executive reports on production status and risks. This role requires a strong background in program management, production operations, and experience leading dispersed global teams, along with expertise in capacity planning, quality assurance frameworks, and stakeholder communication.

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Python SQL Jira Trello Google Sheets CI/CD Kubernetes AWS Azure GCP PostgreSQL MongoDB Git GitHub Docker Prometheus Grafana Scrum Agile DevOps

What you'll do

Lead a team of crowd managers in multiple time zones to manage vendor relationships and production operations.
Set strategic direction for scalable frameworks and best practices in vendor management and production operations.
Oversee vendor performance to ensure SLAs are met for quality, throughput, and delivery timelines.
Drive capacity planning and resource management across vendor partners, including volume forecasting and workforce allocation.
Ensure seamless communication between engineering/customer teams and vendor operations by translating complex requirements into actionable plans.

What we're looking for

10+ years experience in program/project management, production operations, or vendor management in data operations
BS degree required; advanced degree preferred
3+ years managing and developing teams in operational or vendor-facing roles
Strong understanding of capacity planning, quality assurance frameworks, and delivery management
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent programs with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience leading dispersed global teams across different time zones

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