Technical Program Manager, Apple Wallet, Payments and Commerce (SEA)

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Technical Program Manager for Apple Wallet, Payments and Commerce in SEA. Based in Singapore, you will lead cross-functional programs to integrate new card issuers, transit operators, loyalty programs and more for Apple Pay.

You will collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, as well as with networks and partners to deliver Wallet solutions while maintaining high quality and security standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Product/technical expertise with ability to support external partners with successful project and partner management experience.
• Strong product background in payments and related domains.
• Direct experience or knowledge of API technologies and delivery of API-based products/services.
• Ability to context switch to deliver multiple projects with partners across industries.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Help formulate and coordinate requirements and onboarding plans including scope definition for payment architectures and testing.
• Support existing partners with issue identification and resolution.
• Understand Apple and industry standards to drive Wallet adoption by solving customer problems.
• Coordinate communication within core team and external partner engagement teams; raise issues as needed.
• Work with Product/Engineering, payment networks, processors and integrators to resolve implementation issues.
• Participate in external meetings to assess partner capabilities and risks; identify and mitigate risks.
• Prioritise multiple partner interactions from initiation to completion with regular updates to senior management.

Skills

5+ years experience

Product/technical

Payments background

API technologies

Project management

Organisational skills

Job description

Technical Program Manager, Apple Wallet, Payments and Commerce (SEA)

Singapore, Singapore Software and Services

The Wallet, Payments and Commerce team is responsible for bringing ground-breaking financial services to consumers with a vision to replace the physical wallet and help people live financially healthier lives.Apple is seeking a Technical Project Manager to handle the development and integration of new card issuers, transit operators, loyalty programs, mobile tickets, access and identity partners for the Apple Pay platform.This is a role that works cross functionally with Business Development leads, Apple Pay Engineering, Operations and Product Marketing as well as with Payment Networks, Acquirers, integrators and software/hardware vendors to help define and deliver a wide variety of exiting Wallet solutions.

Description

We're seeking a “hybrid” product/project professional to provide key subject matter expertise during the initial engagement with new Wallet partners.In this role, you would be responsible for creating and presenting complex technologies to business and technical audiences. You will have the opportunity to learn about new technologies and work as part of a team to deliver quality customer facing solutions. This role also offers you the potential to thrive in a high-paced, environment while enjoying being involved from the beginning to the finish of a new Apple Pay and Wallet project.

Responsibilities

• Help formulate and coordinate requirements and onboarding plans including identifying scope, solution definition for physical terminals or in app payment architecture, testing plans and post launch operational processes
• Support existing partners with issue identification and resolution
• Understand Apple and industry standards and technology to identify and drive Wallet adoption through solving customer problems
• Handle communication or progress/status within core team and external partner engagement teams; raise issues as needed
• Work closely with Product/Engineering, payment networks, processors, integrators to resolve issues that arise during solution definition or implementation
• Participate in external meetings to understand and evaluate partner capabilities and risks; ensure risks are identified and mitigated
• Prioritise multiple partner interactions from initiation to completion while providing consistent updates and communication to senior management

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Product/technical expertise with ability to support external partners with successful project and partner management experience.
• Strong product background in payments over and above excellent project delivery/execution experience.
• Direct experience or knowledge of API technologies and delivery of products or services based on APIs will be required.
• Ability to context switch to deliver multiple projects working with partners across multiple industries
• Strong organisational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working with external partners on cross channel initiatives and new technologies
• Understanding of network tokenisation standards, NFC and EMV contactless, 3-D Secure rails and mobile applications
• Experience in payment processing, mobile payments, electronic commerce, NFC ecosystem and applications

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug-free workplace.

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