Global Ecodesign & Compliance Program Manager

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a senior Engineering Program Manager to lead ecodesign regulatory programs across the hardware portfolio. You will translate complex regulations into actionable plans, drive engineering teams toward regulatory readiness, and influence product design decisions through collaboration with IEI, Legal, and Government Affairs.

You will develop schedules and risk assessments, maintain cross‑functional governance, and monitor evolving trends in circular economy and recyclability scoring to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product environmental compliance or ecodesign in consumer electronics or regulated industries.
• Excellent and rigorous program management skills.
• Experience with EU ErP, ESPR, EU Batteries Regulation, ENERGY STAR, EU Energy Labelling; repairability/durability scoring frameworks.
• Proven track record leading complex multi-stakeholder programs with schedules and dependencies.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle principles including energy and material efficiency; design for disassembly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to brief executives.
• Willingness to travel internationally (10–20%).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program management for ecodesign regulatory compliance initiatives across Apple hardware.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans: schedules, milestones, risk registers, and implementation roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional working groups to align on compliance strategies and timelines.
• Partner with IEI, Legal, Marketing, Product Design, and Government Affairs to interpret regulations and feedback design constraints.
• Facilitate risk assessments across product categories and propose mitigation strategies.
• Establish tools and processes to track global ecodesign developments across jurisdictions.
• Monitor emerging regulatory trends to inform long-range product planning.
• Drive program objectives and schedules, navigating ambiguity and making hard calls.

Skills

Program management

Global ecodesign regulations

Stakeholder leadership

Product lifecycle knowledge

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial/Systems Engineering, Sustainability Science, or related technical discipline

Job description

Apple seeks a senior Engineering Program Manager to lead ecodesign regulatory programs across the hardware portfolio. You will translate complex regulations into actionable plans, drive engineering teams toward regulatory readiness, and influence product design decisions through collaboration with IEI, Legal, and Government Affairs.

You will develop schedules and risk assessments, maintain cross‑functional governance, and monitor evolving trends in circular economy and recyclability scoring to