Strategic Partnerships Manager, APAC - Apple Vision Pro

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.
Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.

Description
Apple's Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for a savvy individual to drive partnership initiatives in the APAC region (with a strong focus on China) to develop the spatial computing ecosystem and deliver new and cutting edge experiences for Apple Vision Pro. You'll play a major role in identifying the appropriate use cases, applications and partners leveraging the full potential of spatial computing in both the enterprise and entertainment sectors. Specifically you'll be in charge of driving adoption of the Apple Immersive Video format across studios, broadcasters, video platforms and video production companies. You'll also support the adoption of spatial computing across professional industries such as healthcare, automotive, and aviation with a diverse pool of partners, applications and clients. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to support partners in adopting new technologies, tools, concepts and ways of working. Your success will be measured by your capacity to drive project from ideation to delivery to real customers and by enabling powerful adoption of spatial computing and Apple Vision Pro in APAC across industry leaders and innovators.
If you are a dynamic and strategic thinker with strong technical proficiency and a passion for forging meaningful partnerships, we invite you to join our team.","responsibilities":"Translate WW strategy into a localized and actionable plan for China and other APAC markets.
Identify, prioritise, and onboard strategic partners, taking into account market specifics and dynamics.
Manage relationships with strategic enterprise partners towards adoption of spatial computing in the workplace.
Drive adoption of the Apple Immersive Video format across China and APAC video entertainment industry.
Coordinate cross-functional effort necessary for the delivery of complex and innovative technical projects.
Work very closely and in partnership with various internal functional partners and teams such as Developer Relations, Services, Enterprise and Sales.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with head-mounted devices and interest in the spatial computing space.
Business Development and/or management consulting experience.
Strong experience and knowledge of the Chinese market with existing network and connection among major Chinese corporations. Experience in other APAC markets a plus.
Experience working for an international group a plus.

Minimum Qualifications
BS in Computer Science / Engineering or relevant industry experience.
10+ years of experience in the enterprise and/or media sector, with strong technical proficiency and a deep understanding of corresponding ecosystems and businesses.
Proven ability to cultivate and maintain long-term business relationships, including a track record of successfully leading technology partnership from ideation to launch.
Outstanding project management and organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects, stakeholders and work streams simultaneously.
Self-motivated with proven ability to effectively prioritize and deliver tasks on schedule.
Stellar communication and presentation skills: ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a variety of audience including senior external and internal leadership.
Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English.