SDS Privacy Engineering Program Manager

Role Number: 200688162Team: Software and ServicesLocation: Austin; CaryWeekly Hours: 40Posted: 2026-10-16SummarySDS Privacy team is hiring a Engineering Program Manager for a high-visibility, cross-functional role which sits between SDS and Apple’s Privacy Engineering, Privacy Legal, and Privacy Compliance partners. The SDS Privacy EPM will drive process, platform, and analytic solutions which ensure data collection and data use decisions across SDS to align with SDS requirements and Apple’s privacy standard.DescriptionThe EPM on the SDS Privacy team will work with the SDS Privacy Champion to create and maintain programs, processes, and engineering partnerships which keep SDS data practices compliant, efficient, and clearly communicated to SDS and senior leadership.Minimum QualificationsBS/MS or equivalent experience in a relevant field — engineering, math, computer science)3+ years of experience in technical program management or project managementDemonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and navigate evolving regulation to produce clear, actionable guidanceProven ability to build and sustain partnerships across engineering, legal, and policy stakeholders — influencing outcomes without direct authorityExcellent written and verbal communication skills; able to adapt to audiences ranging from technical engineers to senior leadershipTrack record of managing multiple concurrent programs with competing priorities and delivering reliablyInquisitiveness and a desire for continued self-improvement and development of new skillPreferred QualificationsExperience in privacy, data governance, regulatory compliance, or a related field — familiarity with frameworks such as GDPR , PIPL, DMA, DSA, or CCPA is a plusExperience in fraud detection, risk management, or financial services data environmentsExperience designing and delivering training or awareness programs for technical audiencesSelf-motivated and energized by the opportunity to cut through ambiguity and build structure on a newly formed teamEEO 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 applicantEEO 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 applicantsAccessibilityAt 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.Application DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.