Manager, Transit Product Management; Wallet, Commerce

Manager, Transit Product Management (Wallet, Payments and Commerce)

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work! Together, we craft products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined—and now can't imagine living without. If you're inspired by the idea of leading a team that creates the world's most seamless transit experience on iPhone and Apple Watch, join us on the journey to replace the physical wallet.

The Apple Pay and Wallet team is seeking a Manager of Product Management with deep expertise in transit and payments to lead a team of talented product managers delivering innovative, user‑centric transit experiences. In this role, you'll build and mentor a high‑performing team while partnering with engineering, design, and cross‑functional leaders across Apple to define the strategic vision and execute on features that allow customers to use their iPhone and Apple Watch to ride transit around the world.

You'll be responsible for developing your team's capabilities, driving product strategy, and ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi‑faceted initiatives spanning closed‑loop transit cards, open‑loop payment acceptance, and platform expansion into new cities and regions. You should bring strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, deep analytical abilities, and a proven track record of building and scaling products that delight users while meeting business objectives.

This role is ideal for an experienced product leader who excels at people management, thrives in collaborative environments at scale, and is passionate about developing both products and people within a dynamic and fast‑evolving space.

• Lead a team of product managers focused on transit experiences for iPhone and Apple Watch
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering their growth and career progression
• Recruit world‑class product management talent to strengthen the team
• Create a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence aligned with Apple values
• Define and drive the strategic vision for next‑generation transit features and platform expansion for users around the world
• Partner with engineering, design, and cross‑functional leaders to establish product roadmaps and prioritize initiatives
• Ensure your team delivers features that meet Apple's highest standards for quality, privacy, and usability
• Champion user needs by analyzing rider and partner requirements, defining clear problem statements, and validating solutions
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with external partners including transit agencies, city operators, and industry partners to test, validate, and launch new transit experiences
• Oversee Product Marketing efforts, partnering with Regional Marketing teams on the development of customer communications and campaigns that build awareness and drive user engagement
• Present to senior leadership on product strategy, progress, and key decisions
• Build strong relationships across Apple to ensure alignment and support for transit initiatives
• Ensure features align with Apple's principles of simplicity, user control, and privacy
• Cross‑Functional Leadership
• Drive alignment across multiple teams including Engineering, Design, Privacy, Legal, Operations, and Business Development
• Navigate complex tradeoffs balancing rider needs, technical constraints, business goals, and partner requirements
• Remove blockers and create clarity for your team and cross‑functional partners
• Travel will be required to meet with partners and attend industry events.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on transit, payments, fintech, or platform technologies
• 3+ years of people management experience, including hiring, developing, and leading product management teams
• Proven track record defining and launching successful products with large, cross‑functional teams
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to engage deeply with engineering teams and make sound technical product decisions
• Exceptional communication…