Sr Engineering Program Manager, Privacy

Role Number: 200648807Team: Software and ServicesLocation: CupertinoWeekly Hours: 40Posted: 2026-08-25SummaryPrivacy is a fundamental human right and one of Apple’s core values. We are committed to delivering great features and great privacy to our customers.The Software Engineering Program Office is looking for an Engineering Project Manager to support the User Privacy Team. As an EPM, you will play a key role in shipping high-quality user experiences to billions of customers, all designed with privacy in mind.DescriptionEPMs are responsible for developing processes, managing and communicating project definitions, engineering achievements and schedules, and project status for new and ongoing projects. EPMs are catalysts for the teams they support, bringing clarity by creating plans, driving the team to execute on those plans, setting goals and expectations, and removing roadblocks.As an EPM, you will have the opportunity to influence and build relationships with team members in all functional areas and levels of the organization— engineering, legal, marketing, design, and leadership. You will ensure that all products, services, and projects are designed with privacy by ensuring the privacy team’s work is tracked, accounted for, and delivered on time.Minimum QualificationsAt least 8+ years of Project / Program Management experience in software development life cycleExperience developing project plans and managing complex, cross functional projectsExperience delivering customer-facing software features or projects from concept through deliveryBS/MS or equivalent experiencePreferred QualificationsExcellent written and verbal presentation skillsA track record of quickly understanding technical concepts in a wide range of fieldsDemonstrated ability to provide succinct, accurate executive summaries of project status and complicated engineering situations.Ability to navigate through, find clarity in, and lead teams through ambiguityAbility to track and manage numerous, unrelated parallel activitiesAbility to mobilize, encourage, influence, advocate for, and lead teams without direct authoritySuperior collaboration, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to create, drive, and document repeatable processes and resourcesFlexible, self-motivated, curiousPassion for privacyPay & BenefitsAt 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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple 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 applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.