Program Manager • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a BS in engineering and 4-8+ years of project management experience, ideally within the consumer electronics industry. Your strong technical background in electrical or mechanical engineering allows you to effectively manage complex projects and communicate cross-functional issues and risks. You are familiar with product development cycles and have a detailed understanding of manufacturing processes, which enables you to set up project schedules and work breakdown structures efficiently.

You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to maintain good relationships with individual contributors and executive management alike. Your experience working with contract manufacturers (CM) partners has equipped you with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of system integration and facilitate feedback through internal design review processes. You are detail-oriented and can set and communicate clear objectives for build schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects.

Desirable

A Master's degree in Engineering is a plus, as is experience in leading multi-functional engineering team meetings. You have a proven track record of managing product prototype builds and are comfortable collaborating with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to achieve project goals.

What you'll do

As a System Engineering Program Manager, you will lead a broad cross-functional team in developing Watch projects. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the planning and execution of product prototype builds, serving as the main point of contact for the program with CM partners. You will set clear objectives for the build schedule and lead multi-functional engineering team meetings to discuss design scope and timelines.

You will collaborate closely with teams to understand the complexities of system integration and facilitate feedback through the internal design review process. Your role will involve maintaining good communication and providing multiple levels of status updates to both individual contributors and executive management. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time and meet the required specifications.

What we offer

At Apple, you will be part of a team that values inclusion and diversity. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can leverage your technical expertise and program management skills. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of consumer electronics. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of diverse teams to drive better outcomes.