Senior Technical Program Manager – Strategic Data Solutions

Senior Technical Program Manager – Strategic Data Solutions

Austin, Texas, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Apple’s Strategic Data Solutions (SDS) team is looking for a Technical Program Manager who is passionate about delivering production machine learning and analytics solutions that power decision automation and optimize performance across a broad portfolio of initiatives. You will play a central role in driving the strategy and execution of programs that shape how Apple operates le has access to an extraordinary volume of data, and this role is about transforming that data into intelligent, automated decisions.

You’ll partner across technical and business teams to manage a wide range of machine learning solutions, each aligned to different goals, processes, and constraints.

• Own a diverse portfolio of machine learning decision points, ensuring they’re aligned with broader program objectives and delivering measurable value
• Drive strategy, prioritization, and delivery of ML‑ and analytics‑powered solutions across multiple business areas
• Guide programs from inception through implementation by partnering with data scientists, analysts, engineers, and business stakeholders
• Translate business needs into clear requirements, project plans, and success metrics
• Identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and keep teams focused and aligned on goals
• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and inclusion across the program team
• Serve as a program leader who inspires accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement
• Communicate technical and analytical results clearly to both technical audiences and senior business stakeholders
• Bring structure and visibility to complex programs with many parallel work streams and moving parts
• Establish and track business‑critical metrics and ensure data‑driven decisions at every stage

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of technical program or product management experience
• Strong experience working with machine learning, analytics, or data science‑driven programs
• Proven ability to lead high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives with multiple decision points and success metrics
• Skilled at translating ambiguous business needs into well‑scoped, data‑driven projects
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced environments with evolving requirements

• Experience managing multiple ML or analytics decision points within a large‑scale or enterprise program
• Familiarity with modern data and ML tooling (e.g., Airflow, Spark, Snowflake, model monitoring tools)
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an ability to balance short‑term urgency with long‑term strategy
• Track record of influencing through metrics, vision, and collaborative leadership
• Clear, confident communicator who can adapt between technical detail and executive‑level storytelling
• Passion for building high‑performing teams and fostering inclusive, values‑driven program culture

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