Apple

Engineering Program Manager, Central Quality, Apple Services Engineering

Apple$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years experience as a Product Manager, Technical Program Manager, Software Architect, or Software Engineer
  • Proven track record managing company-wide, cross-functional legal projects
  • Interest in tech law and policy, with experience in regulatory initiatives
  • Strong relationship-building skills across organizational levels
  • Ability to communicate effectively, tailored to audience and context

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute diverse engineering programs and projects focused on compliance regulations
  • Drive execution of scalable solutions for regulations such as Digital Markets Act and AI Act
  • Collaborate with software engineering, operations, and legal teams to address regulatory challenges
  • Promote best practices and improve program management processes within the quality team
  • Guide and foster collaboration among teams of engineers and program managers on XF projects
  • Break down complex problems into manageable pieces and deliver clear directions
  • Facilitate cross-functional coordination across different Apple teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with highly skilled cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to cutting-edge regulations and compliance initiatives globally
  • Chance to influence and implement company-wide quality programs
  • Development of strong leadership and communication skills in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to drive innovative solutions in a tech-focused workplace
Full Job Description
The Central Quality Engineering Program Manager manages and executes diverse engineering programs and projects, each with their own unique sets of challenges. This role is focused on executing on regulations and compliance across the world, such as the Digital Markets Act, Data Act, AI Act, and others. Designing scalable solutions to deliver on such regulations with desired quality typically requires working with expert teams across software engineering, operations, legal, and others. Apple teams that are needed to solve these problems are spread throughout the company, so it's imperative to be an expert at building and growing relationships.

In this role, you'll work closely with the quality team to promote best practices and continuously improve program management processes. Additionally, you'll drive XF projects across teams of highly skilled engineers and program managers, providing guidance, fostering collaboration, and driving excellence in their work. You must be comfortable operating independently in new and unfamiliar domains, quickly building competence in new regulations to inform your work. Success requires breaking down complex problems into manageable pieces, leveraging experts and owners, and adapting as we learn more. Teams expect us to - provide clear direction, collaborate to design solutions that are forward-thinking, help drive decisions, and deliver compliance outcomes for Apple. Strong communication is required for our success and credibility. You are required to synthesize complex issues into clear points. You must be able to tailor your communication to the appropriate context and seniority. You need to be able to write clearly, deliver effective presentations, and run large and difficult meetings. We also facilitate cross-functional coordination and collaboration across Apple.

Excellent stakeholder leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions Versatile problem solver with a strong analytical mindset, adept at tackling challenges in complex environments through creative and critical thinking. Skilled in deconstructing problems, resolving conflicts, and leading teams to innovative solutions. Ability to understand technical impact related to business requirements and propose solutions to technical constraints B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience 6+ years experience as a Product Manager / Technical Program Manager / SW Architect / SW Engineer

A track record of managing company-wide, cross-functional legal projects Demonstrated interest in tech law and policy, as well as experience working with legal and regulatory initiatives Demonstrated excellence in building strong relationships across an organization Self-starting, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, written and verbal, to all levels of an organization

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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