Engineering Program Manager - Human Factors Research

Engineering Program Manager - Human Factors Research

Shape the future of wearable technology! The Applied Research and Characterization team combines expertise in mechanical engineering, human factors, biomechanics, data analysis, statistics, software, and advance fabrication. We deliver data-backed insights for design decisions across Apple's entire hardware portfolio, directly influencing products launched worldwide. You ll have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge equipment and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts across our global sites.

Few teams offer this breadth of impact combined with world-class resources. As an Engineering Program Manager (EPM), you ll help drive human factors research efforts (biomechanic and anthropometric) by working hand-in-hand with a diverse team of researchers and engineers. This role demands enthusiasm for collaborating with cross-functional partners, strong communication skills, and the ability to excel in ambiguity. We champion continuous learning and bold experimentation.

Your insights will influence products used by millions.

Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you!

In this highly impactful role, we will ask you to lead human factors research efforts, managing and tracking development schedules. You will look to identify and prioritize project tasks and risks, driving multi-functional teams, integrating their deliverables and schedules into the project. You ll regularly communicate status and give a comprehensive picture to the project team as well as Apple leadership.

Heavy emphasis will be placed on synchronizing project milestones throughout the Apple development process.

• Collaborate and facilitate communication across research, engineering, and industrial design teams to meet aggressive quality, schedule, and technical rigor; key contributor to research planning and execution
• Understand technical issues & complex design trade-offs; drive to closure by bringing together key stakeholders; facilitate decision-making discussions to meet overall project objectives
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution within and between teams; focus on top level objectives and develop best course of action
• Create/maintain complex and detailed project schedules for research work; respond quickly to changes and minimize schedule impact
• Provide timely issue resolution and manage critical path as top priorities shift
• Offer multiple levels of status across a wide spectrum of individual contributors to executive management

• BS BME/ME/EE degree required (or equivalent in relevant engineering field)
• 4+ years of project management experience
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in setting up project schedules and work plans
• Experience collaborating with multi-functional teams to drive closure of technical issues

• Strong technical background in BME/ME/EE; MS in engineering is a plus
• 4+ years of project management experience in user studies and/or human factors
• Experience and familiarity with consumer electronic industry
• Detailed knowledge of product development cycles
• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills
• Highly disciplined in workflow, process, and staying organized on priority tasks
• Superior attention to detail with a strong commitment to rigor and excellence
• Self-motivated and proactive with creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles and constant change; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty.
• Experience identifying and directing resources required to implement successful projects

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 $172,100 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and…