Program Manager • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong technical background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, with 5-8+ years of program management experience from early concept phases through production. You possess a deep understanding of hardware, software, testing, and infrastructure across both development and manufacturing phases. Your experience includes leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects, ensuring timely completion and effective communication with stakeholders.

You excel in driving the full product lifecycle, from early engagements on product architecture and feature definition to program execution via prototype and high-volume build and validation cycles. You are adept at scoping design discussions, setting timelines, and facilitating feedback through internal design reviews. Your ability to manage planning and execution of product prototype builds showcases your leadership in coordinating efforts among electrical, software, and mechanical engineers.

Your communication skills are top-notch, allowing you to serve as the primary point of contact for program-related matters with Contract Manufacturer partners. You maintain good communication and provide multiple levels of status updates to individual contributors and executive management, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed throughout the project.

Desirable

Experience with consumer electronics and a passion for innovative product development will set you apart. Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools for project management will enhance your effectiveness in this role.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead a broad cross-functional team in developing future Apple products in the home. You will drive discussions among multi-functional engineering teams to scope design, set timelines, and ensure timely completion of projects. Your responsibilities will include managing the planning and execution of product prototype builds, leading a cross-functional team of engineers, and setting clear objectives for the build schedule.

You will collaborate closely with various teams to understand the complexities of system integration and facilitate feedback through the internal design review process. Your role will require you to maintain good communication with all stakeholders, providing updates and ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.

As a Senior Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence product direction and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance the Apple ecosystem. You will be responsible for driving the execution of high-volume builds and validation cycles, ensuring that products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

What we offer

Apple offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can thrive and grow your career. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to products that impact millions of users worldwide. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Join us at Apple and be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence in product development. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.