IPhone Product Design Engineering Program Manager; PD EPM

iPhone Product Design Engineering Program Manager (PD EPM)

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

As an Engineering Project Manager within the Product Design organization you will be responsible for managing the development and implementation process for one of our iPhone Product Design teams.

You help lead a team of cross-functional partners and external vendors to meet the overall program objectives focusing on mechanical engineering design, development planning and validation cycles of new iPhones. Your ability to deep dive into material fundamentals, creatively solve challenging logistics and technical problems, and collaborate and work well with inter‑disciplinary teams are key to delivering the best material solutions and products to our customers.

• Drive the strategic execution iPhone Product Design, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and objectives.
• Champion the project's design goals, ensuring they are integrated into all aspects of the program and holding teams accountable for achieving them.
• Lead the creation and adherence of project schedules, ensuring key decision milestones are met across all phases and holding teams accountable.
• Manage budgets, track spending, and ensure financial prudence; proactively identifying appropriate scope drivers and their cost implications.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication and alignment between internal teams (Product Design, System EE & RF, Manufacturing) and external partners, ensuring everyone is working towards the same goals.
• Provide strong leadership and support during build phases, ensuring timely delivery of components, proactive problem‑solving, and definition of validation plans.
• Oversee the release process for parts and enclosures, ensuring timely and accurate releases and holding teams accountable for meeting release deadlines.

• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Flexible and calm in the face of ambiguity
• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience
• Demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to lead multi‑functional communication between project teams and external vendors
• Drive day‑to‑day activities to meet overall project objectives
• Create and manage project schedules
• Provide timely issue resolution and critical path management
• BS Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent
• Deep experience in NPI project management and mechanical engineering
• Ability to travel/work internationally 25% of year

• Experience collaborating with and facilitating communication across Design, Engineering, Operations teams and our OEM partners to meet very aggressive schedule, and quality goals
• Ability to independently drive projects through rapid development cycles and deliver a product
• Detailed knowledge of product development processes and strong understanding of manufacturing processes
• Understand technical issues and drive them to closure by bringing together key partners for decision making
• Provide project status across a wide spectrum of contributors to executive management

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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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.

Note:

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

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.