Job Details

iPad System Engineering Program Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: May 06, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200603443

Looking for a System EPM to own and drive new product development in the iPad System team! Be responsible for managing product development from initial product definition through product launch. This is a great opportunity for cross functional leadership and visibility.

Description

This iPad System EPM will work closely with cross functional Engineering teams who are focused on the development of the key technologies that enable next generation iPad. This means you are someone capable of quickly gaining understanding of program and cross functional needs and keeping up with their dynamic nature. You will partner with a team of cross functional partners to set strategy for technology development and lead its implementation in support of new and exciting products: you can’t tell anyone, but they’re so cool! Major responsibilities: Drive product convergence and overall program schedules. Guide failure analysis and resolution of technical issues. Ensure tight inter-team coordination and communication. Prepare and deliver concise and succinct technical updates. Understand and communicate complex, technical/engineering issues. Identify and resolve conflicts, inter-dependencies and program issues quickly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

Support system definition and drive closure to architecture and technical opens in the early stages of a project.
Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies in partnership with Apple technologists.
Cross-functionally communicate key developments and updates on new projects/products at executive level.
Grasp complex technical topics and abstract key issues and risks in a actionable form to upper management.
Establish and manage program feature baseline, scheduling, critical path, and technology risks areas for execution.
Lead cross-functional teams, including EE, PD, Software, Operations, cross functional module engineering and validation activities
Planning and execution of product prototype builds.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years experience HW Program Management or Engineering Management work - managing cross-functional teams on HW/SW integration in development phase

• Leadership skills and ability to inspire team members

• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills

• Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty

• BS degree in Engineering required

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience HW Program Management or Engineering Management work - managing cross-functional teams on HW/SW integration in development phase

• Directly managed 2+ product development cycles for a System with HW and SW integration involved.

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $136,300 and $248,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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