Preferred candidate is a strategic problem solver who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to communicate changes, analyze risks, and execute complex mitigation strategies in support of engineering product lifecycle management Work closely with engineering design teams to create, structure and release BOMs, including part numbers, engineering change orders, and related technical drawings and documents Partner with program managers, global commodity managers and finance team to create and manage development budgets and procurement activities Work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities Manage build and supplier communication to ensure timely purchase to pay activities and product complianceBachelors degree and 3+ years of relevant experience Experience in project management related to configuration management and Bill of Material (BOM), procurement, budget, and supplier managementProficient in learning new software applications to promote efficiency and productivity Effective reciprocal communication skills (written and verbal) Strategic critical thinking and problem-solving skill capabilities Attention to detail with multitasking and prioritization abilities Experience managing, organizing, and maintaining large quantities of data Strategic critical thinking and problem-solving skill capabilities (aligned with preferred candidate profile in summary). Apple's Hardware Technology Engineering Program Management Team is looking for a resourceful Engineering Project Specialist (EPS) to drive configuration management, procurement, and budgets.